Oscar Winner Louis Gossett Jr. Dead at Age 87

Oscar Winner Louis Gossett Jr. Dead at Age 87
Louis Gossett Jr. speaks onstage at the screening of “Carmen Jones” during the 2023 TCM Classic Film Festival in Los Angeles, Calif., on April 15, 2023. Jerod Harris/Getty Images for TCM
Jessamyn Dodd
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Louis Gossett Jr., a luminary of both the silver screen and television realms, has passed away at the age of 87, marking the end of a journey that saw him etch his name in the annals of cinematic history.

Renowned for his talent and groundbreaking achievements, Mr. Gossett became the first black man to clinch an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, a distinction earned for his compelling portrayal in “An Officer and a Gentleman.”

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