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Remembering Louis Gosset Jr. and his impact in East Tennessee

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Gosset was the first Black man to win an Oscar for supporting actor. He grew up in the Jim Crow era of the country. Gosset visited East Tennessee in 1991 where he went to the Museum of Appalachia. He was in town for the unveiling of a statue of Alex Haley.

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Remembering Louis Gosset Jr. and his impact in East Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Louis Gosset Jr., best known for his roles in 'Roots' and 'An Officer and a Gentleman' has died at the age of 87. Gosset was the first Black man to win an Oscar for supporting actor. He grew up in the Jim Crow era of the country where he had to overcome challenges to get to where he was as an actor. "Amid all of the obstacles and challenges he went on to become one of the greatest actors we've ever known. We will still …

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WATE broke the news in Nashville, United States on Friday, March 29, 2024.
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