R.I.P. Louis Gossett Jr.

 
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:56 am    Post subject: R.I.P. Louis Gossett Jr.

Oscar and Emmy winner and even tried out withe the New York Knicks when he was young.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:28 pm    Post subject:

Another one of those actors who just seemed to command your attention whenever he was in a scene.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:28 pm    Post subject:

It's ironic, I watched a movie last night Lackawanna Blues. Lou played a part in it. His screen presence was potent. His death is a surprise. RIP
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:42 pm    Post subject:

ChickenStu wrote:
Another one of those actors who just seemed to command your attention whenever he was in a scene.


Yep. From high brow movies like an Officer and a Gentleman to goofy action flicks like Iron Eagle...he was the man.

RIP.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 30, 2024 11:37 am    Post subject:

big screen presence, unmistakable grit

loved him in everything, especially the principal

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