The actor's death was confirmed in a statement released by his family on Friday morning. No cause of death was given. "It is with our heartfelt regret to confirm our beloved father passed away this morning," the statement read.
"We would like to thank everyone for their condolences at this time. Please respect the family's privacy during this difficult time."The New York-born star became the third black Oscar nominee in the supporting actor category in 1983, and went on to win the award for his portrayal of Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley inReflecting on his win in his 2010 memoir,More than anything, it was a huge affirmation of my position as a Black actor.
Another co-star, David Alan Grier, also took to social media with memories of Louis. "Rest in peace Lou Gossett Jr. one of my fave acting heroes," he wrote. "Hung out with him years ago at the Toronto film festival…I bailed at 2 AM as he bid me good evening and strolled down the street with a girl on each arm.
Louis is survived by his children, a son named Satie, a producer and director from his second marriage, and an adopted son Sharron, who works as a chef. His first cousin is actor Robert Gossett.
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