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Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87

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. Gossett’s first cousin Neal L. Gossett told The Associated Press that the actor died in Santa Monica, California. A statement […]

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Remembering Oscar Winner Louis Gossett Jr. and How He Changed Hollywood — People

Just as he approached his roles for more than 70 years, Louis Gossett Jr. was prepared, maybe even a bit excited, for his next act. “I’m not afraid to die and of going to heaven,” Gossett told People in January. “I know they’re having some great concerts up there; my heroes and heroines are up there. After we make that transition, I think it’s going to be a great time.”

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