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Louis Gossett Jr, the Academy Award-winning star of An Officer and a Gentleman and many other classics, has died.

Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr., best known for his roles in 'Roots' and 'An Officer and a Gentleman,' has died at 87. The actor's nephew confirmed his death with the Associated Press, saying Gossett Jr. died on March 28 in Santa Monica, California.

Louis Gossett Jr., who won an Oscar for his work in 'An Officer and a Gentleman' and an Emmy for 'Roots,' has died. He was 87.

Louis Gossett Jr. was known for his seminal roles in 'Roots' and 'An Officer and a Gentleman'

Louis Gossett Jr., dies at 87

Louis Gossett Jr, the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, has passed away. He was 87 years old, reported The Associated Press. Gossett won the Oscar for his performance in “An Officer and a Gentleman". | Tellychakkar.com

Louis Gossett Jr has tragically died in California as his nephew broke the devastating news.

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.

Louis Gossett Jr. became the third Black Oscar nominee in the supporting actor category in 1983. He won for his performance as the intimidating Marine drill instructor in An Officer and a Gentleman opposite Richard Gere and Debra Winger.