Louis Gossett Jr., the first black man to an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, ... trends now His daughter confirmed his passing on Thursday night. No cause of death was given By Paul Farrell For Dailymail.Com Published: 13:16 GMT, 29 March 2024 | Updated: 13:16 GMT, 29 March 2024 Viewcomments Oscar-winner Louis Gossett Jr., known for his turns in An Officer and a Gentleman and Jaws III, has died at the age of 87. His daughter confirmed his passing on Thursday night. No cause of death was given. Gossett revealed this past year that he gave up a potential professional basketball career with the New York Knicks when he decided to head to Hollywood. Oscar-winner Louis Gossett Jr., known for his turns in An Officer and a Gentleman and Jaws III, has died at the age of 87 New York Knicks Share or comment on this article: Louis Gossett Jr., the first black man to an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, dies at the age of 87 All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility