"Oscar-winning 'An Officer and a Gentleman' actor Louis Gossett Jr. dies at 87 with deep Atlanta and Georgia connections"
Oscar-winning actor Lou Gossett Jr., known for his roles in "An Officer and a Gentleman" and "Roots," has passed away at the age of 87 in Santa Monica, California. He was the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and had recently moved to metro Atlanta. Gossett's career spanned decades, and he was known for his impactful performances on both the big and small screens.