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Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87
Gossett’s nephew told The Associated Press that the actor died Thursday night in Santa Monica, California. No cause of death was revealed.

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.
Gossett’s first cousin Neal L. Gossett told The Associated Press that the actor died in Santa Monica, California. A statement from the family said Gossett died Friday morning. No cause of death was revealed.
He was a great actor and in so many memorable movies. For me he will always be Chappie from Iron Eagle. Enemy Mine also holds a special place in my heart as it was one of my father’s favorite movies. Enjoy your rest Sir.