Louis Gossett Jr.'s cause of death has been revealed. Gossett's death certificate confirms the 87-year-old "An Officer and a Gentleman" actor died in March of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The Oscar-winning ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ actor died March 29 Taylor Hill/Getty Louis Gossett Jr. in 2015 Louis Gossett Jr.’s cause of death has been revealed. The Oscar-winning An ...

Louis Gossett Jr. has passed away at 87, leaving behind a legacy as a trailblazer for Black actors, paving the way for future ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in ...

Community members will gather Thursday night to remember a Hollywood legend who left a positive impact here in metro Atlanta.

Actor who also won Emmy for role in seminal TV miniseries Roots died in Santa Monica, California Louis Gossett Jr, the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, and an Emmy winner for his ...

The World Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Celebration of Life for the legendary late actor Louis Gossett Jr., who died at 87 ...

Louis Gossett Jr.'s cause of death has been revealed to be a chronic inflammatory lung condition, according to newly-released records. A death certificate obtained by USA Today on Wednesday confirmed ...

Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries "Roots," has died. The people behind the effort to build a new ...

Louis Gossett Jr, the first black man to win the best supporting actor Oscar, has died at the age of 87. The New York-born actor won the Academy Award in 1982 for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Emil ...