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."
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Just one of my favorite actors.
He is "An Actor and a Gentleman".
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It is so nice to see best wishes from all who have posted here. Hang in there, Louis!! We are all praying for you!!
What nice words on a board for once! Loved Louis in Enemy Mine. Just a very soulful actor.
I Love Loius, He is an excellent actor. I have always loved his movies and I know that God is with him.
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I'm a prostate cancer survivor and can attest to the positive side of early detection.
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I also am a prostate cancer suvivor. Have your check ups early.
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.
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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
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Wishing you a speedy recovery. My prayers are with you.
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Godspeed Louis, the best to you on a full recovery. God Bless.
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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
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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
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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!
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Fight on !!!!
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men over 50 have your psa level checked it's very inportant
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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.
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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
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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.
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potty mouth