Passage: Remembering Louis Gossett Jr.

Jane Pauley looks back at the career of Louis Gossett, Jr., whose acclaimed performances included the TV series "Roots," and the film "An Officer and the Gentleman," for which he became the first African American actor to win a best supporting actor Oscar.
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[@romstar]

You knew his role in An Officer And A Gentleman would win an Oscar the moment you saw him onscreen!❤ That's how powerful his presence was ! Rest easy, Mr Gossett .😢

[@srichey444]

Mr Gossett was a Legend. Rest in Peace. 🙏🏽✝️

[@mililaniman]

Louis Gossett brought a humanity to every role he had.

[@drinh.3377]

RIP Lou Gossett Jr. ❤

[@debrosman]

Hail and Farewell to one of the most accomplished actors ever. During sad moments like this I remember the lesson that physics teaches us. Energy cannot be created or destroyed but can only change form. My poet’s interpretation is that energy like Lou’s effervescent spirit/soul remains intact surrounding everyone he touched. RIP Mr Lou Gosset Jr. and thank you for the memorable performances, for me it was Enemy Mine which has a timeless lesson we all should revisit in your honor sir ❤️

[@steveconn]

Louis also good as George's handsy old friend on The Jeffersons and Florida's brother on Good Times (RIP also the great Serra). ❤

[@nobodycares9254]

Brooooooooown Sugaaaaa!!!!. That is always the first role I think of him when his name is mentioned. His and Syndey Poitier's death were big shockers to me. A raisin in the sun WILL ALWAYS be a favorite of mine with both Syd and Lou in it.

[@colstonlchinese]

Deeply moving actor

[@yvonnecooper5004]

I remember a short lived tv show gidieons crossing. I will always remember him for Roots.

[@Will-ex2wr]

Thank you for your contribution to life. May you RIP Louis Gossett Jr ❤🙏🏾

[@positivelove444]

To CBS Sunday Morning you could have given Louis Gosset Jr. A better farewell than a damn 2 minute sound bite. The man accomplished more than any of you at CBS he didn't deserve this.

[@klloydplata4098]

I'm remembering Louis Gosset Jr. already because I watched him in Dolph Lundgren's Punisher film. Condolences for the the family and friends. 🙏🙏

[@sophiafenty-fg8ok]

Rip my friend glad I got a chance to meet you in barbados couple years ago I will treasure our photo you had an amazing heart and you were such a gentleman ❤️

[@TheBlueHutch]

I had the pleasure of meeting him years ago, a very nice man. RIP 🙏🏽

[@amymccoy4505]

Firewalker - one of my favorite movies as a kid. RIP

[@carmenvallone3458]

Great actor and a very nice man! RIP Mr.Gossett God's speed 🙏

[@oscare76]

RIP so so so great Actor!!

[@MrRobinRice]

I was lucky enough to have been able to work with Lou on a couple of projects. During Hap and Leonard Season 3 he walked right up to our lunch table with his nephew (I believe) and asked if he could sit with us, the filthy sweaty blue collar workers, he was full of joy and so kind.. he entertained us with jokes and stories. A few weeks later we filmed the rainy junk yard shootout scene and I was pulled from my position as a grip and tasked with helping escort him around in the tough terrain during rolls and cuts… he wasn’t like most actors.. he treated me like a human being and asked me multiple questions about my family and life… he was such a great guy and I’m so blessed to have gotten to spend that little time with him. R.I.P., Mr. Lou! (Eracism)

[@amymccoy4505]

This is awesome to hear

[@MarvelBrisco-nt6gy]

Rip you willbe misslewis Grossest J.we love you from Orlando, Florida godblessthe family.Nd may hegive favorand livein you timeoflost.

[@sergioromero5986]

Always felt like a father figure since I first saw him in iron eagle. Always remembered him for 😊 that. Another great actor gone. Rest in peace...

[@kaymuldoon3575]

He was an excellent actor. May he rest in peace. 🙏

[@feliciafriend3954]

A legend! He will be missed. ✊🏾💯

[@TylerRakstis]

RIP to all.

[@mumtaz1977]

Fly high in the clear sky Chappy. R.I.P

[@larrysouthern5098]

A true Icon.....Godspeed...

[@CherieulaJ]

I LOVED HIM ❤️ May he Rest In Peace 🕊️

[@mariabarahona7471]

May he rest in peace

[@kristinaroberts7216]

What a wonderful man

[@dennisroyer3454]

Great actor, RIP 🙏

[@markwatson3690]

I know his other movies and stuff but I just replayed some of half life 2 yesterday and hearing his voice through the vortigons makes me sad rip brother

[@bethbrent8113]

He was magnificent in an Officer and a Gentleman.

[@Juliaflo]

His performance in that film had Oscar-Winner written all over it.

[@diannemontgomery7216]

RIP 🙏

[@debbralehrman5957]

Thank you Lord God for his life. And the blessing he brought to all of us. I'm glad to know where he is.🌄🌹

[@suekelsey1329]

Thank You 😊

[@amsav1902]

RIP,🌷💙🙏🌷🙏

[@jorgezarco9269]

One of the better actors in The Punisher 1990.

[@LindaBb-cy5iy]

L o u I s G o s s e t J r Was the first actor of all time for black american. He was awesome fantastic and a serious actor. He will be highly missed. Rest in Please

[@TVeres-3dRm]

Louis Gossett Jr. One of the best actors of his time. RIP.

[@bondjames6678]

I met him ,at va hospital grows,years ago, he was filming a movie

[@CBB1981]

❤

[@manpok318]

Mantap👌👍✊

[@brandonallen3808]

"Are we talking about some damn shark's mother?" R.I.P. Louis.

[@destineetyson7756]

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

[@salvatorecangialosi3264]

Rlp

[@ShredCo]

Every Sunday it's the same routine with CBS... Climate change alarmism, holocaust guilt top-up, then needlessly putting random black people on a pedestal. EVERY SINGLE SUNDAY

[@RudieObias]

Same comments over and over again. EVERY SINGLE COMMENT

[@ShredCo]

@@RudieObias Did you see my point ?

[@I_WANT_MY_SLAW]

RIP to all.

[@patienceboafo1998]

RIP 🙏