he died. The actor, best known for his roles in An officer and a gentleman It is Roots, died of causes yet to be announced. He was 87 years old.
“Never mind the awards, never mind the glitz and glamour, the Rolls-Royces and the big houses of Malibu,” said Gossett’s cousin, Neal L. Gossett. The Associated Press. “It’s about the humanity of the people he represented.”
In a statement to The Hollywood ReporterGossett’s family added: “It is with great sadness that we confirm that 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.”
Gossett, who previously revealed his battle with prostate cancer, made his Broadway debut in Take a giant step when he was in high school. He went on to star A raisin in the suna role he played first on Broadway and then again in the 1961 film adaptation.
Right away Roots, a 1977 miniseries about slavery, Gossett won an Emmy Award for his portrayal of Fiddler. The awards continued in 1983, when he became the first black man to win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for An officer and a gentleman. Over the course of his career, Gossett also won two Golden Globes and was nominated for seven additional Emmys.
Gossett’s notable film roles include Enemy mine, Iron Eagle It is The deep. On TV, he appeared in series such as Boardwalk Empire, Madam Secretary, Emergency Room, watchmakers It is Existing.
He last appeared in the 2023 remake of The color purple and in the TV series Kingdom Business.
Over the course of his life, Gossett was married and divorced three times. He is survived by Satie and Sharron, his adult children.
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