SANTA MONICA, CALIF. — Louis Gossett Jr., who won a supporting actor Oscar for playing the hard-as-nails drill instructor in 1982’s “An Officer and a Gentleman” a few years after winning an Emmy for his role as the cunning Fiddler in “Roots,” died here March 29. He was 87.

MSTies will recall that he was imitated during a host segment in episode 806- THE UNDEAD, recalling Gossett’s memorable catchphrase, “mayoNAISE,” from “An Officer and a Gentleman.” He was also was mentioned in a host segment in episode 417- CRASH OF MOONS.

The Washington Post has a nice obit.

St. Albans, Vermont — Character actor M. Emmet Walsh, best known for his gripping performances in films such as “Blood Simple” and “Blade Runner,” died from cardiac arrest on March 19 at a hospital here. He was 88.

MSTies may remember that he played Whitley in the movie in episode K15- SUPERDOME and was mentioned in a host segment in episode 301- CAVE DWELLERS.

The A.P. has the story.

Thanks to Tim for the heads up.