As movie fans, co-stars and fellow actors mourn the loss of Louis Gossett Jr., tributes to his influential career have poured in. From his comedic work in the ‘70s, to his action heroes of the ...

Louis Gossett Jr. — Oscar winner and groundbreaking “Roots” star — has died at the age of 87. While no cause of death has yet to be revealed, his nephew told The Associated Press Friday ...

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Louis Gossett Jr., an icon of stage and screen, died March 29 at the age of 87, leaving behind a legacy that forever will be cherished by fans and peers alike. Sign up for our Daily eBlast to get ...

Louis Gossett Jr., a dynamic and commanding actor from Coney Island who turned down a spot on the New York Knicks to embark upon a barrier-breaking stage and screen career that won him an Emmy and ...

Louis Gossett Jr. has had one of the most impactful careers in film and television. Louis Gossett Jr. was in training to be a New York Knick when he got the call from Lorraine Hansberry to star in ...

Louis Gossett Jr., who won an Academy Award for his performance in “An Officer and a Gentleman” and an Emmy for the groundbreaking miniseries “Roots,” has died at age 87, according to a ...

Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win an Oscar for best supporting actor, has died at 87. Gossett's nephew told The Associated Press that the Emmy Award-winning actor died Thursday in ...