Louis Gossett Jr. Reveals He Has Prostate Cancer

By PopEater Staff Posted Feb 9th 2010 05:49PM

Louis Gossett Jr., best known for his Oscar-winning performance in the 1982 movie 'An Officer and a Gentleman,' is reportedly fighting the early stages of prostate cancer.

According to the Los Angeles-based KTLA, the 73-year-old actor went public with his illness today. The reason: to "set an example for the large number of African-American men who are victims of this disease because of the comparatively low emphasis in our community on preventative examinations and early treatment."

"I want to influence them to seek, as I have, the fine medical care and early detection now available," he added.

According to reports, Gossett is expected to make a full recovery.

In addition to 'Gentleman,' Gossett appeared in the 1977 miniseries 'Roots,' for which he received an Emmy, and 'The Josephine Baker Story.' Next up for the actor is his memoir, aptly titled 'An Actor and a Gentleman,' due out this year.

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Tuesday 09 February

By Jalapeno

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Just one of my favorite actors.
He is "An Actor and a Gentleman".

Wednesday 10 February

By Curt

It is so nice to see best wishes from all who have posted here. Hang in there, Louis!! We are all praying for you!!

By Heather

What nice words on a board for once! Loved Louis in Enemy Mine. Just a very soulful actor.

By Celeste

I Love Loius, He is an excellent actor. I have always loved his movies and I know that God is with him.

By Clyde

I'm a prostate cancer survivor and can attest to the positive side of early detection.

By Stam

I also am a prostate cancer suvivor. Have your check ups early.

By mnlaura1

Louis Gossett Jr. is elegance and grace, strength, intelligence and wisdom, all rolled up into one strikingly handsome and talented man. It is very generous of him to turn his current misfortune into an opportunity to help so many others. All the best to him, in his fight.

Tuesday 23 February

By Mary

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"mnlaura1" -- Beautifully said. I espouse your sentiments and well-wishes for Mr. Gossett.

I have always admired the talent and the character of Louis Gosset Jr..I wish him a speedy and full recovery

By Frances

Wishing you a speedy recovery. My prayers are with you.

By Jim S

Godspeed Louis, the best to you on a full recovery. God Bless.

By cathy rohrscheib

i guess now in a month we will find a death watch on him like dennis an patrick i hope he gives no interviews to those rags

By d

Go to Canada.
HIFU My friend is 5 years clean!
It is not leagal in U.S.
But is in every other intelligent country in the world!
It is ultra-Sound! They can pinpoint the cancer.
Look it up!
HIFU

By dumbneasy

Hang in there, Lou! I got it too. And for those of you who may be in-country Vietnam vets, remember this: When your doctor give ya the finger...Is'sa good th'ang!

By John C.

Fight on !!!!

By plantation

men over 50 have your psa level checked it's very inportant

By Adam

I had the privilege of meeting Mr. Gossett at Dragon*Con back in 2008. He was humble, gracious, and just all out classy. The man is a magnificent actor and wish him a full recovery.

By Beverly

I just want you to know mr gossett that God is able and i know he will see you thru all of this whatever you want just ask and its yours

Amen

By leon

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He is over 55 and he avoided getting the "Ole flashlight up the ass" and now he pays for it. Sorry, but that is a fact of life for men. Get checked, even if you are affraid of the ole butt poke thing. It is worth it.

By lms91601

potty mouth

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