Louis Gossett Jr., Trailblazing Actor and Oscar Winner, Dies at 87
The announcement did not arrive with fanfare. It moved quietly through Hollywood, gathering weight as tributes followed—each one reflecting the magnitude of a career that reshaped American film and television. Louis Gossett Jr., a pioneering actor whose work broke racial barriers and redefined authority on screen, has died at the age of 87.
His family confirmed his passing in a statement shared with PEOPLE, saying he died peacefully Thursday night in Santa Monica, California. No cause of death has been disclosed. “We are overwhelmed by the love being shown,” the family said, requesting privacy as they mourn. Continue reading…
