Louis Gossett Jr, the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries Roots, has died. He was 87. “It is with our heartfelt regret to confirm our beloved father passed away this morning,” Gossett’s family said in a statement, adding: “We would like to thank everyone for their condolences at this time. Please respect the family’s...
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