Louis Gossett Jr. Cause of Death Revealed
Louis Gossett Jr. died from a lung condition ... according to his death certificate.
TMZ obtained a copy of the document ... which cites chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as the main cause of death. It also notes heart failure and atrial fibrillation as contributing conditions. It says he'd been battling COPD for years.
The death cert also notes Gossett's body was set to be cremated -- and it also lists his occupation as an actor who was working in entertainment.