Actor Louis Gossett Jr. Battling Prostate Cancer - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 02-09-2010, 07:27 PM

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Veteran actor Louis Gossett Jr. has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

The An Officer and a Gentleman star has started an intensive treatment program to battle the disease.

Gossett reveals the cancer is in its early stages and he's determined to remain optimistic so he can get back to work as soon as possible.

He says, "I count this diagnosis among the many challenges I have faced in my life and overcome. I expect this to be no different."

Gossett made the revelation on Tuesday in a bid to encourage other black men to undergo regular examinations to prevent the spread of the cancer.

He adds, "(I wanted) 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 preventive examinations and early treatment."

comedyfreak · 02-10-2010, 06:31 AM

No wonder he's been out of the limelight. Get well Louis.

catlover79 · 02-10-2010, 01:30 PM

God bless him - I hope and pray he'll recover fully and quickly!! I will never forget him as George's friend on the Jeffersons who kept hitting on Weezy - until Mother Jefferson started hitting him with her umbrella!!

MickeyMac · 02-10-2010, 07:33 PM

My best wishes for a full recovery.

Marvo301 · 02-10-2010, 09:05 PM

I wish Mr. Gossett a fast and full recovery.

Retro4Life · 02-10-2010, 10:12 PM

I've admired his work since "Roots" in 1977. He's a gifted actor who has never received his proper acclaim.

Get well soon, Mr. Gossett!

Pitooey · 02-10-2010, 10:37 PM

That Weezy (Jeffersons) episode sure was funny.

Get well Mr. Louis Gossett.

catlover79 · 02-10-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitooey

That Weezy (Jeffersons) episode sure was funny.

Get well Mr. Louis Gossett.

Love when George thought Lou was hitting on Mother Jefferson instead of Weezy. "Man, you are sick! Making a pass at my mama!!" The studio audience just went nuts and so did I.

70s show watcher · 02-11-2010, 08:58 PM

get well mr. gossett

02-09-2010, 07:27 PM	#1
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02-10-2010, 06:31 AM	#2
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02-10-2010, 07:33 PM	#4
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02-10-2010, 10:37 PM	#7
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	That Weezy (Jeffersons) episode sure was funny. Get well Mr. Louis Gossett.
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02-11-2010, 08:58 PM	#9
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