Louis Gossett Jr, an actor who made history in 1983 as the first Black man to win the Best Supporting Actor trophy at the Academy Awards, has passed away The 87-year-old died in Santa Monica ...

Louis Gossett Jr.'s cause of death has been revealed. Gossett's death certificate confirms the 87-year-old "An Officer and a Gentleman" actor died in March of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

KTLA 5's Dayna Devon looks back at the life and career of actor Louis Gossett Jr. This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on March 29, 2024. KTLA 5's Dayna Devon looks back at the life and ...

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 ...