Obituary of Louis Gossett Jr

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
Favorite Scent: Dior Sauvage
Favorite Actor: Josh Brolin

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):

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 Actor TV 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)"

Is Mr. Louis Gossett still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.