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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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