Louis Gossett, Jr. is mourned by millions, in the wake of his passing at 87 years old

Louis Gossett Jr mourned by millions in wake of his passing

Louis Gossett, Jr. opened many doors for the Black actors who followed him. Through consistent hard work, Gossett became a film icon. While he began his career in the early 1950s, Gossett didn’t break through until the 1980s. However, the sacrifices he made did lead to an award-winning career. This morning, news broke of Gossett’s passing at the age of 87.

Louis Gossett, Jr. began his breakthrough in the late 1970s. In 1981, he made a guest appearance on the series, “Palmerstown, USA.” Despite this just being a cameo appearance, Gossett received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama series. After that, Louis Gossett, Jr. began a slow journey to an overall iconic career.

Louis Gossett, Jr., like most of the world, somewhat faded from the spotlight after 2020. Both the pandemic and his age kept him from the spotlight. However, he continued taking on film roles, and doing some small projects. This morning, news of Gossett passing away at the age of 87 hit. Now, the world is mourning him, from fans to celebrities, across social platforms.

Source: The Shade Room

Louis Gossett Jr mourned by millions in wake of his passing