Louis Gossett Jr., 87, Dies; ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and ‘Roots’ Actor

Louis Gossett Jr., 87, Dies; ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and ‘Roots’ Actor

Louis Gossett Jr., who took home an Academy Award for “An Officer and a Gentleman” and an Emmy for “Roots,” both times playing a mature man who guides a younger one taking on a new role — but in drastically different circumstances — died early Friday in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 87. Mr. Gossett’s … Read more

‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and ‘Roots’ star Louis Gossett Jr. dead at 87

‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and ‘Roots’ star Louis Gossett Jr. dead at 87

 Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was 87. Gossett’s nephew told The Associated Press that the actor died Thursday night in Santa Monica, California. No cause of death was revealed. Gossett always thought of his … Read more

I’m a French husband — a true gentleman should always do this on a date

I’m a French husband — a true gentleman should always do this on a date

Your beau is out there — just look out for these flawless French traits. TikTok’s self-styled Le French Husband has shared his dating tips in a new video advising women to look out for these signs that their suitor is suitable for marriage — and when it’s time to ditch a bad date. “When you … Read more

Cole Hauser: Kevin Costner taught me to be ‘a gentleman on set’ of ‘Yellowstone’

Cole Hauser: Kevin Costner taught me to be ‘a gentleman on set’ of ‘Yellowstone’

Cole Hauser and Kevin Costner have gotten closer than ever as they saddle up for season 5 of “Yellowstone.” The Western drama, created by Taylor Sheridan, explores how John Dutton, played by Costner, is handling life as the governor of Montana and the unexpected challenges that role brings to his ranching family. The hit series, which … Read more