Louis Gossett Jr. , Dead at the Age of 87.
According to a statement from
his family, Gossett died on the morning
of March 29 in Santa Monica, California, AP reports.
Gossett was the first Black man to win both
an Oscar for best supporting actor and an Emmy
for his role in the TV mini-series 'Roots.'.
His first cousin, Neal L. Gossett, told AP that he
remembers Louis as a great joke-teller who faced
and fought against racism with both dignity and humor.
Never mind the awards, never mind
the glitz and glamor, the Rolls-Royces
and the big houses in Malibu. , Neal L. Gossett, via Associated Press.
It’s about the humanity of
the people that he stood for, Neal L. Gossett, via Associated Press.
In 1983, Gossett won an Oscar and a Golden Globe
for his role as a Marine drill instructor
in 'An Officer and a Gentleman.'.
In 1983, Gossett won an Oscar and a Golden Globe
for his role as a Marine drill instructor
in 'An Officer and a Gentleman.'.
In his 2010 memoir, , 'An Actor and a Gentleman,' Gossett called the win, "a huge affirmation of my position as a Black actor.".
In Dave Karger’s 2024 book, '50 Oscar Nights,' Gossett said, “The Oscar gave me the ability of being able to choose good
parts in movies like ‘Enemy Mine,’ ‘Sadat’ and ‘Iron Eagle.’".
In Dave Karger’s 2024 book, '50 Oscar Nights,' Gossett said, “The Oscar gave me the ability of being able to choose good
parts in movies like ‘Enemy Mine,’ ‘Sadat’ and ‘Iron Eagle.’".
Gossett is survived by his
sons, Satie and Sharron.
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Hollywood stars are signing an open letter from the Nuclear Threat Initiative who are using the nominated film 'Oppenheimer' to expand the conversation on nuclear threats. The NTI launched its "Make Nukes History" campaign in Los Angeles, which involves billboards, an art installation, street posters and an open letter signed by various stars, calling for the use of nuclear weapons to be ceased.
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Celebrities Sign Open Letter Ahead of Oscars , to ‘Make Nukes History’.
Celebrities Sign Open Letter Ahead of Oscars , to ‘Make Nukes History’.
Celebrities Sign Open Letter Ahead of Oscars , to ‘Make Nukes History’.
The Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) is using
the success of the film 'Oppenheimer' to
draw attention to nuclear threats,
according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The NTI's "Make Nukes History" campaign includes billboards, posters, an art installation and an open letter signed by celebrities, calling for an end to nuclear weapons.
'Oppenheimer' cast member Matthew Modine issued a statement about the campaign.
Every person should be educated
about the incredible destructive power
of nuclear weapons. Understanding
the threat illuminates a necessary
path toward their elimination, Matthew Modine, via statement.
From the moment of the first atomic
bomb test at Los Alamos, New Mexico,
our entire planet has been at risk.
We need to stop this insanity, Matthew Modine, via statement.
Others who signed the open letter include
Rosanna Arquette, Alan Cumming, Michael Douglas.
Others who signed the open letter include
Rosanna Arquette, Alan Cumming, Michael Douglas.
Others who signed the open letter include
Rosanna Arquette, Alan Cumming, Michael Douglas.
Jane Fonda, Tony Goldwyn, Harry Hamlin, Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen.
Jane Fonda, Tony Goldwyn, Harry Hamlin, Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen.
Jane Fonda, Tony Goldwyn, Harry Hamlin, Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen.
Jane Fonda, Tony Goldwyn, Harry Hamlin, Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen.
Jane Fonda, Tony Goldwyn, Harry Hamlin, Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen.
Bill Nye, Lisa Rinna,
Emma Thompson and Lily Tomlin.
Bill Nye, Lisa Rinna,
Emma Thompson and Lily Tomlin.
Bill Nye, Lisa Rinna,
Emma Thompson and Lily Tomlin.
Bill Nye, Lisa Rinna,
Emma Thompson and Lily Tomlin.
The grandson of J. Robert Oppenheimer, Charles Oppenheimer, also signed the letter. .
The grandson of J. Robert Oppenheimer, Charles Oppenheimer, also signed the letter. .
At a time of great uncertainty,
even one nuclear weapon —
on land, under the sea, in the
air, or in space — is too many. , Via open letter.
To protect our families,
our communities and our world,
we must demand that global leaders work to make nuclear weapons
history — and build a brighter future, Via open letter
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