The “Officer and a Gentleman” actor recently starred in “The Color Purple” musical and HBO’s “Watchmen” series.
Louis Gossett Jr., a prolific Hollywood trailblazer who became the first Black performer to win Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars for his role in 1982’s An Officer and a Gentleman, has died at age 87.
The Emmy-winning Roots actor reportedly died Thursday night in Santa Monica, Calif., his nephew told the Associated Press. The cause of death was not revealed.
In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Gossett’s family added, “It is with our heartfelt regret to confirm our beloved father passed away this morning. We would like to thank everyone for their condolences at this time. Please respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time.”
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