"Oscar-winning 'An Officer and a Gentleman' actor Louis Gossett Jr. dies at 87 with deep Atlanta and Georgia connections"
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Oscar-winning actor Lou Gossett Jr., known for his roles in "An Officer and a Gentleman" and "Roots," has passed away at the age of 87 in Santa Monica, California. He was the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and had recently moved to metro Atlanta. Gossett's career spanned decades, and he was known for his impactful performances on both the big and small screens.
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- Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87 The Associated Press
- Louis Gossett Jr., first Black man to win Oscar for best supporting actor, dies at 87 CBS News
- Louis Gossett Jr., 87, Dies; 'An Officer and a Gentleman' and 'Roots' Actor The New York Times
- Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. dies at age 87 NBC News
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