Obituary of Louis Gossett Jr

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Louis Gossett Jr

Louis Gossett (born May 27th, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York) was a Film Actor who was best known for various roles but mostly for playing Emil Foley in the American 1982 romantic movie "An Officer and a Gentleman". Louis may have died on March 29th, 2024. The reason for his death was not disclosed but he was 87 years old at the time.

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Louis Gossett Jr Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Gossett, Louis
    • Common Name: Louis Gossett Jr
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: May 27, 1936
    • Age: 87 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Lou
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1953-2024
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Chicken Fried Steak
    • Favorite Color: Purple (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Louis's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Louis Cameron Gossett Jr.
    • Father: Louis Gossett Sr.
    • Mother: Hellen Rebecca Gossett (née Wray)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Hattie Glascoe (married 1967-annulled 1968)
      • Christina Mangosing (married 1973-divorced 1975)
      • Cyndi James-Reese (married 1987-divorced 1992)
    • Son(s):
      • two

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 29 2024 at age 87
  • Place: Santa Monica, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Unspecified illness (age related)

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor Stage Actor American Born on May 27th Born in 1936 Born in New York Died in 2024 Died at age 87 Died from Unspecified illness

Quotable Quotes:

"Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts."

"If a role isn't different, it's not worth doing." (IMDB)

"They call it a Royale with cheese."

"He was one of the most famous and powerful African Americans of his time. (V)"

"Louis Gossett was an American actor, comedian, and screenwriter who is best known for his work on the TV series The Beverly Hillbillies and the movie The Beverly Hillbillies. (V)"

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-03-29 10:51:05
Author: Tucker
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