An Officer and a Gentleman star Louis Gossett Jr dies aged 87

Roots actor Louis Gossett Jr has died aged 87 (Picture: Getty)Louis Gossett Jr has died at the age of 87.The actor, most known for his roles in Roots and An Officer and a Gentleman, died on Thursday night.His nephew confirmed the sad news to the Associated Press, but did not share his cause of death.The New York-born star found his passion for acting at a young age, landing a role in Broadway play Take A Giant Step at a teenager.Despite having a passion for sport, he decided to pursue a bigger c