Actor Louis Gossett Jr., First Black Man to Win Supporting Actor Oscar, Dies at 87

Published: 29 March 2024 at 14:17

Louis Gossett Jr., the first black man to win a supporting actor Oscar for his role in \'An Officer And A Gentleman\', passed away at the age of 87 in Santa Monica, California. He won the Oscar in 1983 for his performance as a Marine drill instructor. Gossett, born in Brooklyn, New York, struggled with addiction post his Academy win and also battled toxic mold syndrome. His successful career spanned Broadway productions, TV miniseries \'Roots\', and acclaimed films like \'Enemy Mine\' and \'Sadat\'.

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