Lou Gossett Jr. Has Died (3/29/2024)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was 87.

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[denisem]

What a clip! The Partridge Family, Richard Pryor and Lou? Who would have imagined? Amazing! God bless Lou Gossett Jr. an outstanding actor. 🙏🏼

[lmarchand]

Oh no.... he brought me so much enrichment and pleasure with his huge talent. RIP dear Mr. Gossett.

[TedraFor]

Rip to one of America's greatest icons. I enjoyed watching him on t.v. over the years. Now he has earned his wings. You will be missed. Rest easy Mr. Louis Gossett Jr. You were indeed a legend!❤

[anyahnacolman]

Thank you for sharing this information.1💜

[gilsgal]

A wonderful actor. Also an Academy award winner as well!

[spitfirered]

Lou Gossett Live A Good Long Life, Move On To Your Next Journey!

[victoriousspirit]

RIP to one of the greatest actors of all time. 🌹❤️🙏🏾

[wildwaning]

An Officer & A Gentleman's tough as nails *Sgt. Emil Foley* and Roots *Fiddler.* Much beloved soul R.I.P. 🙏🏽♥🌹

[adinocc]

RIP Oscar winner Lou Gossett Jr. I always love seeing him turn up in TV shows and movies from the 1970's. He's in an episode of 1960's Sci-Fi TV show "The Invaders", he played Florida's brother in an especially funny episode of "Good Times", he's in a very cool movie drama about reincarnation from 1976 called "J.D's Revenge", The miniseries "Roots" and so-so many more productions. He was a very successful working actor and he will be missed.

[georgeharris]

He will be always remembered for the excellent role he played in ''ROOTS''. Condolences to his family. REST IN POWER KING LOUIS.

[courtneycascadian]

Will never forget you Sir. Salute to you, Lou Gossett Jr. Rest in Power!

[ivorycoast]

I Did Love him so very much...Such a loving & kind King. 🌟🤴🏽🌟

[feliciabrice]

Rest in peace he was a great actor I really enjoyed him ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[quanemerson]

Louis was one of the greatest actors and very underrated.

[Aboriginal_baby]

Sorry to hear! Out of body, into the creators hands. Rest well!

[MemoGrafix]

Awww ... I ALWAYS felt he was so good looking ever since I was a little girl especially after he was Bald.
Me saying when I grow up I'm gonna Marry him.
Rest In Heaven's Power Louis G.

[kimjames]

Thank you for the laughs the tears and the other OUTSTANDING performances!!! One of the positive black men on tv from my childhood❤ rest in power!!

[swampghost]

Louis Gossett Jr. was grossly underated.

[sd]

As Lou Gossett Jr. Got older, him and my father resembled each other.

[ellove]

I always thought he was such a terrific actor 😔