Louis Gossett Jr. has died at 87.

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Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87

Gossett’s nephew told The Associated Press that the actor died Thursday night in Santa Monica, California. No cause of death was revealed.

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Louis Gossett Jr. Almost Played for the New York Knicks — Here’s Why He Turned the Gig Down (Exclusive)

'The Color Purple' star and Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett, Jr., 87, reflects on his life's twists, turns and most memorable moments in this week's issue of PEOPLE

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Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar-winning actor from 'An Officer and a Gentleman' and 'Roots,' dies at 87

Gossett’s victory at the 55th Academy Awards in 1983 made him only the second Black man to win an acting Oscar, 19 years after Sidney Poitier won for his leading role in “Lilies of the Field.”

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RIP, Mr. Gossett!