Breaking News: Louis Gossett Jr., 87, dies; ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and ‘Roots’ actor

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS Louis Gossett Jr., who took home an Academy Award for "An Officer and a Gentleman" and an Emmy for "Roots," died at 87. Friday, March 29, 2024 10:14 AM ET When Mr. Gossett accepted the 1983 best supporting actor Oscar for "An Officer and a Gentleman," he was the first Black performer to win in that category. Read more   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving Breaking News Alerts, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from the Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise California Notice The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018