Lou Gossett Jr., legendary Oscar-winning actor, dies at 87

Lou Gossett Jr., who was the first Black actor to win a Supporting Actor Oscar, passed away at the age of 87.
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[@NunuNametsegangMagetse-ut5yz]

A remarkable legacy on and off screen indeed. Rest easy Louis Gossett Jr.

[@BlueJazzBoyNZ]

RIP Lou you will never be forgotten.

[@d.f.9064]

As a US Marine I was proud of his portrayal of a Marine Instructor.

[@HBKTCB83]

Thank you for your service

[@jonathanblaze1648]

A legend. R.I.P.

[@javiruiz8365]

Never heard of him! 😳 a legend 🤷‍♂️

[@blakebrown84]

R.I.P. Louis Gossett Jr.!!! He was absolutely a great actor during his time. This man lived a great life and lived past 80 years old. Most men don’t live past 80, so he was fortunate to do it.

[@saigawesnovember]

Rest in Peace sir. It saddens me that the older I get the more we lose the greats.

[@dalenembhard4421]

So true amen 🙏 God bless you ❤

[@davidjames4583]

RIP Louis Gossett Jr. Awesome actor. 🙏

[@moonlightpixie9976]

Rest in peace the world will miss yoy..

[@maxinewest2191]

Amazing actor.

[@marks3680]

R.I.P Louis. May you find peace. Thank you for the memories.

[@denisdennis1501]

R.I.P Louis Gossett Jr.😢you were the best actor of all times.

[@ms.jjames8838]

RIP Mr. Louis Gossett Jr. with Jesus. A class act of talent

[@daveburrows9876]

Why would you do that? Keep your superstitious nonsense to yourself.

[@brailrice]

⁠@@daveburrows9876always offended by what you consider a superstition. That’s crazy!

[@daveburrows9876]

@@brailrice What's crazy is that you silly people still expect this kind nursery language to be accepted, much less normalized by adults. Now, go back to bed. It's way past your bedtime.

[@StillYHWHs]

​​@@daveburrows9876I'll say it for him stfu. Your nothing but a bully.

[@wendelljones8820]

Rip a true legend

[@12esean]

Rest well, Sir 😢

[@RealJew63]

What a Life!!!! Thank you Sir for paving the way for Black Actors. You were PURE CLASS! I’m blessed to have seen Roots! Your character Chicken George was epic! Rest in power sir, your legacy will Never Die!!!

[@danmontgomery6172]

One of the greatest.87 aint bad so s gift.

[@Tri.dawg1]

Thank you 🙏🏼 😢 for everything for breaking barriers

[@guru6831]

RIP. A legend!

[@yvonneplant9434]

Enemy Mine is a terrific underrated movie!!!

[@ChooChoo-v9x]

Rip Louis Gossett Jr.

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Louis Cameron Gossett Jr, you will truly be missed

[@SuperFunnyTerry]

Louis Gossip Jr 😢 you will be missed and never forgotten my Friend...God bless you . I remember me and my Dad seen a few of your movies in the past and we loved them ..but glory to God for giving you your acting skills

[@simonmuturi6106]

RIP Legend;officer & gentleman I'll never forget his role which was one of his BEST

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

Man he lived a good life. Rest well man.

[@ravi456-wk7fo]

One great, great actor, who lifted anyone for watching An officer and a gentleman ❤...my most favourite all time movie. GOD BLESS YOU Mr. Louis Gossette Jr. and my heartfelt condolences to your family Sir....

[@kevinjones5429]

Rip 💔 🙏🏽 Sir 😢

[@anjou6497]

Rest in Peace Louis, you will always be loved and remembered. ⚘️💜⚘️

[@sveinsigurdgismarvik4445]

His officer role in AOAAG movie was Just Great❤

[@RichardTClark396]

Loved him in officer and gentleman and the deep! RIP

[@shawnblessed7193]

One of a kind 😢😢😢

[@yindyamarra]

Enimy mine, great movie, rip

[@davidallen346]

Never say Die. Iron Eagle RIP Lou Gossett Jr 🙏

[@alicecarmona4005]

What an excellent actor. ❤❤❤

[@dianamcfarland1997]

REST IN PEACE!...LOU GOSSETT, JR...YOU WILL BE MISSED! GOD BLESS!

[@StillYHWHs]

I did not realize that Louis Gossett Junior was almost 90. I thought he was younger than that. Time flies. Great actor. This explains why he has been out of site. He always looked young for his age. Sadly he goes. RIP May Good Give Peace to his family and friends through this time. Amen

[@joanlange4509]

RIP He was a great actor.

[@stonerollin3669]

MAY-O-NNAISE!

[@glencora6340]

Rest in Peace! 🙏🏿

[@kagemaru259]

He was in a lot of movies I really liked growing up. One hell of an actor.

[@socalemeraldaztecanrhino922]

So long to the man who played Sergeant Foley. Farewell, Mr. Gossett. 😔 ✋️

[@patienceboafo1998]

RIP Mr Gosset 🙏

[@MundiaKamau]

Rest in Peace, Mr. Gossett. Regards, Michael M. Kamau, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, 29th July 2024.

[@Avofan]

America’s underrated fighter pilot. RIP.

[@ericmaldonado6374]

🙏🏻 Rest in peace Louis 👊👊🏾

[@timbrown8038]

Mayo Naise. RIP Mr. Gossett Jr.

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

May he rest in peace

[@otisroseboro5613]

R.I.P To A Great Actor Louis Gossett JR,You Will Be Missed 😢

[@cielohuerta295]

RIP 🙏🕊 Louis Gossett Jr a tough as nails actor and Oscar winner to me everything he ever did was groundbreaking in my eyes one of my favorite movies of his was the punisher (1989) my favorite film version of the character and one of the best American films ever made his role in the punisher was a weird one thanks for the memories Louis Gossett Jr you shook me all night long ! I'll miss Louis Gossett Jr deeply a great actor and heaven obtained a beautiful angel and my heart goes out to him and his family and his fans ✌️❤️😔🤘💀🤘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lliamjurdom9505]

RIP Louis SIR !!!

[@jeffreywright2294]

Rest in peace Lewis

[@jbg101]

So sad. He was an awesome guy !

[@donn-nd3bs]

Great actor

[@nancyhsu5565]

Watch Louis Gossett Jr's underrated television movie, Sudie and Simpson (1990). A gem!

[@MoneyMan28]

Good man

[@MelanieWelch-nj1vk]

😭❤️

[@RudieObias]

Great actor! RIP

[@mondob2867]

As a Marine stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and part of the Huey Squadron that supported the film, our commanding officer allowed us to participate as extras in the film. Mr. Gossett was the ONLY star to take pictures and shake hands with us! He was the true Officer and Gentleman!

[@gustavotodelo3673]

Se fue Foley , el sargento mas duro. Que en paz descanse

[@Barbara-uq8us]

Mayonnaise!!!😅 One of my best actors!!! Just heartbreaking!!!💔💔💔

[@amandad6104]

RIP Lou

[@markisaac3550]

RIP

[@Thekatbo]

rest in piece Louis Gossett Jr you were the best vortigaunt

[@kathybarry2765]

Sad,,,,,, Brilliant actor,,,,,,Roots was very good.

[@sandgroper1970]

Remember him in the Iron Eagle movies.

[@destineetyson7756]

Rip Mr Louis gossett Jr 🙏🏿🙏🏿🕊️🙏🏿🕊️🕊️🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@marysketch4772]

Yes, the thumbnail shows most well known character, the drill sergeant in Office and Gentleman; that's what I wish more news stories were featuring; in other stories I was fumbling through names of his movies, though I knew his name so well.

[@El.575.Chicano]

... R.I.P. ... LGJr ...

[@marypegahi9679]

R.I.P

[@Ordin89]

may the Vortessence shine within you R.I.P

[@evicencio31863]

"Sadat-Biography Mini-Series" also in syndicated networks.

[@mrivas3610]

Hattie McDaniel was actually the first black performer to receive an Oscar.

[@ryanmuir6338]

Louis met St. Peter at the pearly gates and said "You eyeballin' me boy?"

[@georgeboltonjr3968]

Louis gossett jr. Make me feel proud to be a black man!!!!

[@emiliorobles6221]

Adios vaquero 😢😢😢

[@jasongoodman3546]

Chappy!

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

All of our black icons are leaving us.😢

[@SNFDNSD]

There is no distance between us. No false veils of time or space may intervene.

[@Mr11ESSE111]

Lewar Burton dont have vizir here

[@Southpoint2019]

Willis E Davige

[@javiruiz8365]

Love going to the zoo! 👀

[@FINDTHENUMBERSTV]

SOLD YOUR SOUL TO PLAY AN ALIEN?🤷🏾‍♂️WE DON'T EVEN BELIEVE IN SPACE ANYMORE🤦🏽