Louis Gossett Jr., first Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87

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. #news

[CuttinBlade]

I got fond memories of watching Louis gossett Jr movies on Saturday afternoon television in the 90s.

[TheCommunicationCoach]

Office and a Gentleman was a great movie among many of his roles. May he RIP.

[kaefreemanduchess]

Rest Amazing Actor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🎥 EXCELLENT 💜🪻💙💜🪻

[flyboykfpr]

One of my favorite actor, Louis was cool.

[Eleanorisawake]

“Mayonnaise” classic film though I feel it discriminated against other condiments, ketchup, mustard, must I go on?

Amazing actor RIP😢