
Louis Gossett Jr., First Black Oscar Winner for Supporting Role, Dies at 87
Louis Gossett Jr., the trailblazing actor who made history as the first Black man to clinch both an Academy Award for a supporting role and an Emmy for his portrayal in the landmark TV miniseries “Roots,” has passed away at the age of 87. Gossett’s demise was confirmed by his first cousin Neal L. Gossett…