Louis Gossett Jr. Dead: 'Officer and a Gentleman,' 'Roots' Star Was 87

Louis Gossett Jr., who won an Oscar for his work in 'An Officer and a Gentleman' and an Emmy for 'Roots,' has died. He was 87.

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