"Oscar-Winning Actor Louis Gossett Jr. Dies at 87"
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Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a Best Supporting Actor Oscar, has passed away at the age of 87. His seven-decade career in Hollywood included numerous onscreen credits and iconic roles, such as in "An Officer and a Gentleman" and "Roots." Despite facing racism and struggling with addiction, Gossett's legacy as a trailblazing actor and inspiration to fellow performers endures.
- Louis Gossett Jr., first black man to win Best Support Actor Oscar, dies NPR
- Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87 The Associated Press
- Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar-winning star of ‘An Officer and a Gentleman,’ dead at 87 CNN
- Louis Gossett Jr., 'An Officer and a Gentleman' Oscar winner, dies at 87 Entertainment Weekly News
- Louis Gossett Jr., commanding actor of TV and film, dies at 87 The Washington Post
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