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Louis Gossett Jr., 87, Dies; ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and ‘Roots’ Actor

His portrayal of a drill instructor earned him the Oscar for best supporting actor. He was the first Black performer to win in that category.

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Academy Awards (Oscars), Actors and Actresses, Black People, Deaths (Obituaries), Gossett Jr., Louis (1936-2024), Movies, Roots (Movie), Television
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