Louis Gossett Jr., 'Officer and a Gentleman,' Star Dead at 87
Friday, 29 March 2024 Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a Supporting Actor Oscar, has died. The actor's nephew said Gossett passed away Thursday night in Santa Monica. No cause of death has been revealed. Gossett had a celebrated career, most noticeablyβ¦
The Critics Choice Awards have been postponed amid the wildfires currently raging across Los Angeles. The show hosted by Chelsea Handler was set to take place in Santa Monica on Sunday and air live on E! The ceremony has set a new date of January 26th. Critics Choice Association CEO Joey Berlin said in a statement, "This unfolding tragedy has already had a profound impact on our community. All our thoughts and prayers are with those battling the devastating fires and with all who have been affected."
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Hollywood stars like Mark Hamill, Eugene Levy and James Woods are among the people who have had to evacuate their homes amid the wildfires that are raging across parts of Los Angeles. Starting in Pacific Palisades, fires overnight also hit parts of Malibu and Santa Monica. According to the L.A. Fire Department, the Palisades fire was zero percent contained as of Wednesday morning. Three other active wildfires in L.A. County β the Eaton, Hurst and Woodley fires β are also currently at zero percent containment.
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Actor Louis Gossett Jr. dead at 87. The Roots and Officer and a Gentleman actor passed away on Thursday night according to his nephew. Gossett Jr. made history as the first Black performer to win Best..
Louis Gossett Jr. , Dead at the Age of 87.
According to a statement from
his family, Gossett died on the morning
of March 29 in Santa Monica, California, AP reports.
Gossett was the first Black man..
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Friday, 29 March 2024
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