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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Wednesday 10 February

By wllharrington

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When will people in the public forum learn to speak correctly? The word is "preventive" NOT "preventative"!!

By crazymom1952

Great actor and great personality.
Just pray and god will listen.

By susanne

Fine medical care? Maybe for those that have money.We lost our health insurance and cant get new one due to the cost :(

By Bob

STAY TUFF..I HAVE BEEN FIGHTING ADVANCED PROSTATE CANCER FOR 3 YEARS..IF YOU NEED SOME SUPPORT JOIN THE GROUP "USTOO"..

By dlsayremn

Just want to add my wishes for a speedy recovery and thank you for some of my most pleasurable moments of entertainment.

Rectal exams and colonoscophy are still needed for other reasons, but there are much better tests for determining Pancreatic Cancer that are less invasive. A urine test for PSA3 and/or AMACR will show possible problems much sooner.

By W IRVIN

To Mr. Lou Gossett Jr.
I can understand your problem with prostate cancer as I was also diaginosed with it in June 2003. Its a shocker, but I have chosen to wait and watch as mine was hopefully slow growing. So for so good. I will pray that what ever you have chosen for treatment will be the right one for you. I have always liked your movies. I am a 72 year old white male who trusts in a Heavenly Father because at best life is short. Take care.

Thursday 11 February

By April P.

Dear Mr. Gossett, I'm a strange one to be such a fan I guess. I'm a white woman in my fifties that has had a crush on you forever it seems. I admire everything about you. One of my favorite movies is 'Toy Soldiers.'I sat on the edge of my seat hoping you wouldn't get killed. You are excellent in every movie I've had the privilege to see you in. I hope that you are able to get this. Be Strong, stay wise (as I know You ARE) Remember God, He's Thinking of you. Much Love, April P.

By Harborfun

I feel for Me Gossett and I hope he beats the disease.
Why the hell does he have to say today. "The reason: to "set an example for the large number of African-American men"

Prostate cancer is not limited to African American men. How about set an example for ALL men mr Gossett. racist!

By bonnie

I met Louis once in a boutique I was managing on East 86th Street in the city. He was a gentleman. I wish him a full recovery and will pray for him.

Thursday 25 February

By Amanda

My grandfather recently passed away from leukemia that was jump-started by an earlier bout with prostate cancer. I hope that Mr. Gossett recovers and enjoys a nice, long life.

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