Louis Gossett Jr., Star of ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and ‘Roots,’ Dies at 87

Louis Gossett Jr., the Oscar and Emmy winning actor of 'An Officer and a Gentleman' and 'Roots' has died. He was 87.

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Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar-Winning 'Roots' Actor, Dies at 87

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Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar-winning star of ‘An Officer and a Gentleman,’ dead at 87

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Louis Gossett Jr., 'An Officer and a Gentleman' star who broke barriers in Hollywood, dies

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Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar-winning actor from 'An Officer and a Gentleman' and 'Roots,' dies at 87

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Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar-winning star of ‘An Officer and a Gentleman,’ dead at 87

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Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar-winning star of ‘An Officer and a Gentleman,’ dead at 87

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Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar-winning star of ‘An Officer and a Gentleman,’ dead at 87

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Louis Gossett Jr., Award-Winning Actor Who Portrayed Hard-Nosed Marine in 'An Officer and a Gentleman,' Has Died at 87

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Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar winner for 'An Officer and Gentleman,' dies at 87

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Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar winner for ‘An Officer and a Gentleman,’ dies at 87

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New York PostLean Right· 914d ago

‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and ‘Roots’ star Louis Gossett Jr. dead at 87

The Daily CallerRight· 914d ago

Louis Gossett Jr. Dies At 87

Washington ExaminerRight· 914d ago

Louis Gossett Jr. dead: Roots and Officer and a Gentleman actor dies at 87

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VarietyLean Left· 914d ago

Louis Gossett Jr., ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ Oscar Winner, Dies at 87

Entertainment WeeklyLean Left· 914d ago

Louis Gossett Jr., 'An Officer and a Gentleman' Oscar winner, dies at 87

VarietyLean Left· 914d ago

Louis Gossett Jr., ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ Oscar Winner, Dies at 87

DeadlineLean Left· 914d ago

Louis Gossett Jr. Dies: ‘Roots’, ‘An Officer And A Gentleman’ Actor Was 87

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· 914d ago

Louis Gossett Jr., Star of ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and ‘Roots,’ Dies at 87

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Louis Gossett Jr., Roots and An Officer and a Gentleman Oscar Winner, Dead at 87

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