"Oscar-Winning Actor Louis Gossett Jr. Dies at 87"

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"Oscar-Winning Actor Louis Gossett Jr. Dies at 87"
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Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a Best Supporting Actor Oscar, has passed away at the age of 87. His seven-decade career in Hollywood included numerous onscreen credits and iconic roles, such as in "An Officer and a Gentleman" and "Roots." Despite facing racism and struggling with addiction, Gossett's legacy as a trailblazing actor and inspiration to fellow performers endures.

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