"Oscar-winning 'An Officer and a Gentleman' actor Louis Gossett Jr. dies at 87"
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Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and known for his role in "Roots" and as the voice of Half-Life 2's vortigaunts, has passed away at the age of 87 in Santa Monica, California. No cause of death has been provided. Gossett's cousin emphasized his humanity and the people he stood for, highlighting his impact beyond awards and glamour.
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