Louis Gossett Jr.'sColor PurpleCostars Pay Tribute to Actor After His Death: 'A True Legend'

Mar. 15, 2025

Louis Gossett Jr.’s costars fromThe Color Purpleare remembering the lateOscarwinner.

Fantasia Barrino,Colman DomingoandDavid Alan Grierall posted heartfelt messages about Gossett on social media Friday, with Barrino, 39, writing on Instagram, “What an Awesome Man you were and the stories you told us, I’ll never ever forget.”

In her post, Barrino includedimages and videos of Gossetton the set of their 2023 musical film, including a sweet shot of her planting a kiss on his head.

She added in her caption, “You left behind so many tokens for us and paved the way for Black Actors and Actresses. You will be missed, but Man did you Live a Blessed Life,” concluding,#WeLoveYouForever💜💜💜💜."

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Fantasia Barrino and Louis Gossett Jr. on the set of 2023’sThe Color Purple.Fantasia/Instagram

Fantasia/Instagram

In the caption of his post, Domingo, 54, began “We lost a true great. A true legend.”

“What an honor to have been able to give him his flowers on his last day of his final film ‘The Color Purple’ where he played my father,” he continued.

Louis Gossett Jr. (L); Colman Domingo and Louis Gossett Jr. inThe Color Purple(2023).Coleman Domingo/Instagram

Coleman Domingo/Instagram

“Wethank you, dear legend. You may not think of yourself this way, but we know you are, and we are on your shoulders,” Domingo says in the video. “Thank you. We appreciate you so much, and all you gave to us today. We thank you so much.”

“Fantasia sang it best … He ran his race for us,” Domingo added in the caption, referencing the end of the video in which Barrino sings their gratitude to Gossett. “We are forever indebted. May we stand firmly on his shoulders. Lift him up today. R.I.P.”

Louis Gossett Jr. inThe Color Purple(2023).Everett

Everett

“Rest in peace Lou Gossett Jr. one of my fave acting heroes. Hung out with him years ago at the Toronto film festival … I bailed at 2 AM as he bid me good evening and strolled down the street with a girl on each arm,” Grier, 67, wrote alongsidea throwback snapshotof Gossett.

He added to the hilarious anecdote, “I saw him at breakfast the next morning and he winked at me saying ‘You couldn’t hang, could you?’ My man!!!!!! 🤴🏾🙏🏾🕊️🙏🏾.”

TheAssociated Presswas first to report news of Gossett’s death after the actor’s nephew told the outlet he died Thursday night in Santa Monica, California. No cause of death has yet been revealed.

source: people.com