One of the best to ever do it!, Burton posted on X/Twitter.
Thank you, Lou… for everything!
At that moment I changed the casting profile for Sergeant Foley and started meeting actors of color.
Louis Gossett Jr., LeVar Burton, on set of ‘Roots’ 1977ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images
Lou Gossett came to see me I knew and admired his stage work.
The Academy recognized his consummate performance by voting him an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
He definitely deserved it.
-Taylor Hackford
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Louis Gossett Jr. Lou was set to play the role of my grandfather in the proposed feature film of my life.
I will miss my friend and send heartfelt condolences to his family.
He was open and generous.
We owe so much to him.
The Color Purples Fantasia Barrino and David Alan Grier also penned remembrances to the late Oscar winner.
You will be missed, but Man did you Live a Blessed Life, concluding, #WeLoveYouForever.
Rest in peace Lou Gossett Jr. one of my fave acting heroes, Grier wrote.
My man!!!!!!
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Beyond saddened by the loss of this incomparable man.
A trailblazer in every sense, he was an inspiration of mine growing up.
To then get to work with him… was nothing short of surreal.
He will be dearly missed.pic.twitter.com/XBjwp7D0Q0
One of our greatest.
I only wish I had met Louis Gossett Jr. Just to be in his presence- and listen.
RIP Legendpic.twitter.com/lss6WWkWbL
#RestInPower, Louis Gossett Jr.
Your incredible talent and unforgettable performances will forever inspire generations to come.
He faced and fought racism with dignity and humor.
May he rest in power.#SagAftraMembersince 1953.https://t.co/1p1c21aRdj
GM Dawlings!
Sad to hear about the news of@LouisGossettJrhas passed.
Mr Gossett your AMAZING gifts will never be 4GOTTEN!
U DID A GREAT JOB SIR!
1ST AFRICAN AMERICAN BLACK MAN TO WIN BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR!#RESTEASY#RESTINPARADISEpic.twitter.com/lckGpn8j3s
I loved Lou.
We did The Choirboys in an ensemble, and then later starred together in Diggstown.
That experience cemented a lifelong friendship.
I had always admired his fabulous talent, but grew to admire his modest demeanor more.
He was open and generous.
We owe so much to him.
Peace be still, you will remain in our hearts.
I woke up to the sad news of Lou Gossett Jr.s passing.
Rest now Mr. Gossett.
Condolences to his family .
