"Oscar-Winning Actor Louis Gossett Jr. Passes Away at 87"

Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in "Roots," has died at the age of 87. His career spanned from Broadway to Hollywood, and he was known for his roles in "An Officer and a Gentleman" and "Roots." Gossett struggled with addiction and health issues, but he leaves behind a legacy of breaking barriers in the entertainment industry.