Versatility is a skill that all of the best actors possess, and Academy Award winner Louis Gossett Jr. is certainly someone who had that to a tee. With roles ranging from a drill instructor in An Officer and a Gentleman to a role in the upcoming 2024 movie IF, his talents spanned as long of a range as his. Today we honor the Academy Award winner’s life and times, as we mourn Louis’ death, at the age of 87.
The AP reported Gossett’s passing last night, after receiving a statement from his cousin Neal L. Gossettt. No cause of death was revealed at the time of this announcement, though the Roots actor was previously diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2010, and had even battled COVID-19 in 2020.
We here at CinemaBlend would like to send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Louis Gossett Jr., as they navigate this time of remembrance and grief.
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