The Passing of Louis Gossett Jr.: A Trailblazer in Film and Activism

Louis Gossett Jr. has died at the age of 87 at his home in Santa Monica, California. The cause of his death is currently unknown. The actor was the first African American to win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. His battles against racism were also significant, to the extent that he founded the Eracism Foundation. Fritz Wepper has died, farewell to the famous German actor, assistant to Inspector Derrick. Louis Gossett Jr. was born on May 27, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York. At the age of 17, he made his debut in a school production. He studied at New York University and his height of 1.93 meters also gave him the opportunity to play basketball, but he preferred theater. He became friends with James Dean and studied acting with Marilyn Monroe, Martin Landau, and Steve McQueen. His debut in the film industry came in 1961 with the movie 'A Raisin in the Sun', in the role of Sheriff George Murshinson. In 1981 he made history by winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor thanks to his performance in the film 'An Officer and a Gentleman'. His role in fighting racism was also important after he was handcuffed or stopped by the police several times for racial reasons, Gossett founded the Eracism Foundation.