Gossett wrote a book about the racism he had encountered early in Hollywood, including being handcuffed to a tree in Beverly Hills
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Gossett, who was also a producer, director, social activist and the founder of the Eracism Foundation to combat racism, died at a rehabilitation center in Santa Monica, California, the“It is with our heartfelt regret to confirm our beloved father passed away this morning. We would like to thank everyone for their condolences at this time. Please respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time,” the actor’s family said in its brief statement.
He also recounted the difficulty he faced getting jobs, the unequal pay compared to white actors and the bitterness and resentment that led to battles with drugs and alcohol that he ultimately won. Always athletic, he excelled in sports. When he was sidelined with an injury, he took an acting class and impressed his teacher, who encouraged him to try out for a stage play. Gossett was chosen for the part over 400 others and made his Broadway debut while still a teenager in 1953 in “Take a Giant Step.”
“If you get a hit with one type of role, then you should try a different type next. It’s about always stretching your instruments, constantly growing, constantly sharpening,” Gossett said in an interview with Canadian Business in 2015.
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