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Prayers are in order on this Good Friday as news is being reported that the legendary Oscar Award winning actor, Louis Gossett Jr. has passed away this morning at the age of 87.
According to a statement from his family, shared by Gossett’s longtime publicist, read:
“It is with our heartfelt regret to confirm our beloved father passed away this morning. We would like to thank everyone for their condolences at this time. Please respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time,”
Louis Gossett Jr., was the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots,”.
Source: Radio One Digital
