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Louis Gossett Jr has died. He was 87. Most famous for his absolutely superb role as the tough Sgt Foley in Officer and a gentleman, a role that saw him become the first black man to win a best supporting actor Oscar. A very long career starting in the late 50’s and still going when he passed. Had a good innings, but I suppose it comes to us all in the end.
Louis Gossett Jr: First black man to win supporting actor Oscar dies
He was the first black man to win a supporting actor Oscar for his role in An Officer and a Gentleman.
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