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  1. www.hollywoodreporter.com › movies › movie-newsLouis Gossett Jr. Dead: Celebrities React and Pay Tribute

    Mar 29, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr., the 1st Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, as well as an Emmy for “Roots,” has died at 87. In our eyes, you were a LEADING man despite your many inspiring roles as ...

  2. www.cbc.ca › news › entertainmentLouis Gossett Jr., first Black man to win supporting actor ...

    Mar 29, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr., who became the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar five years after earning an Emmy for his role in the seminal TV miniseries Roots, has died. He was 87.

  3. www.npr.org › 2024/03/29 › 1241598137Louis Gossett Jr., first black man to win Best Support Actor ...

    Mar 29, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role as a gunnery sergeant in An Officer and a Gentleman, has died. He was 87. He was 87. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST:

  4. www.bbc.com › news › entertainment-arts-68693180Louis Gossett Jr: First black man to win supporting actor ...

    Mar 29, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr, the first black man to win the best supporting actor Oscar, has died at the age of 87. The New York-born actor won the Academy Award in 1982 for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Emil ...

  5. aframe.oscars.org › news › postLouis Gossett Jr., Oscar-Winning 'An Officer and a Gentleman ...

    Louis Gossett Jr., who made history as the first Black man to win the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, died on Friday in Santa Monica, California. He was 87. "It is with our heartfelt regret to confirm our beloved father passed away this morning," said Gossett's family in a statement. "We would like to thank everyone for their ...

  6. edition.cnn.com › 2024/03/29 › entertainmentLouis Gossett Jr., Oscar-winning star of ‘An Officer and a ...

    Mar 29, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr., a star of film and television who won an Academy Award for his performance in “An Officer and a Gentleman,” has died at age 87, according to a statement from his family.

  7. www.bloomberg.com › en › newsURGENT: Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting ...

    Mar 29, 2024 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was 87.