He also offers “condolences to his family.” Related: A Look at Louis Gossett Jr.'s Incredible Life in Photos Director Taylor Hackford also says in a statement that he “admired” Gossett’s ...

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Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, died at age 87. 'IF' teaser: Ryan Reynolds stars in John Krasinski fantasy film "IF," a live-action and animated ...

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. Mya Wienskovich has been going to FCA Gems ...

Louis Gossett, Jr. and Gena Rowlands find themselves in a dispute over the custody of a young adorable bi-racial girl, who just happens to be their grandchild. The child's (Jacey's) parents are ...