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sinkingfeeling

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7. R.I.P.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Mar 29, 2024, 10:20 AM

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Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87 [View all] BumRushDaShow Mar 29 OP

Simply the best mountain grammy Mar 29 #1

I remember watching The Skin Game Marthe48 Mar 29 #2

Long accomplished life Roc2020 Mar 29 #3

He was a tremendous talent BlueKota Mar 29 #4

In the 60's, he co-wrote a song with Richie Havens titled "Handsome Johnny" SupportSanity Mar 29 #5

And we lose yet another good actor :-( cstanleytech Mar 29 #6

R.I.P. sinkingfeeling Mar 29 #7

Though it was critically panned, "Enemy Mine" shows Gossett Jr with incredible acting chops as an alien. keopeli Mar 29 #8

Dah-witch and Jerry. Quite an amazing flick. Kennah Mar 29 #18

I remember that movie! Dyedinthewoolliberal Mar 29 #21

My favorite of his... llmart Mar 29 #9

One of the greats blogslug Mar 29 #10

Co wrote 'Handsome Johnny with Richie Havens The Wizard Mar 29 #11

My father, who started in an enlisted rank and later earned a direct commission as an officer Aristus Mar 29 #12

.... greatauntoftriplets Mar 29 #13

RIP n/t lordsummerisle Mar 29 #14

... 2naSalit Mar 29 #15

An outstanding actor. Others should study him. twodogsbarking Mar 29 #16

Memorable in Officer and Gentleman question everything Mar 29 #17

Loved him - May Louis Gossett Jr. Rest in Peace and May his Memory be a Blessing. iluvtennis Mar 29 #19

Excellent actor, RIP. In a store in the Village years ago appalachiablue Mar 29 #20

I thought he was much younger! LeftInTX Mar 29 #22

I think LeVar Burton was like 19 when they did "Roots" BumRushDaShow Mar 29 #23

Oh, no, just yesterday my girlfriend and I were watching a forgettable disaster movie, Solar Attack, in which he played generalbetrayus Mar 29 #24

... crickets Mar 29 #25

He lived a good long time Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 29 #26

May he rest in peace LetMyPeopleVote Mar 29 #27

A groundbreaking actor. ancianita Mar 29 #28

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