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RIP: ‘Good Times’ & ‘Roots’ Star John Amos Died from Natural Causes On August 21
RIP: ‘Good Times’ & ‘Roots’ Star John Amos Died from Natural Causes On August 21

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RIP: ‘Good Times’ & ‘Roots’ Star John Amos Died from Natural Causes On August 21


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Former “Good Times” star John Amos died from natural causes on August 21, his family confirmed in a statement on Tuesday. He was 84.

Amos played stern Evans family patriarch James Evans on Norman Lear’s hit situation comedy “Good Times” in the 1970s.

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His son Kelly Christopher Amos announced his death in a statement, saying the Emmy-nominated actor died in Los Angeles on August 21 of natural causes.

“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” he wrote. “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor.”

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via TMZ — In addition to his work in “Good Times,” John was known for playing Gordy the Weatherman on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and for portraying older Kunta Kinte on “Roots” — which earned him an Emmy nomination at the 29th Emmy Awards.

Fans of “The West Wing” will also recognize John for his recurring role as Admiral Percy Fitzwallace … acting opposite Martin Sheen and the late John Spencer.

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John is survived by his daughter, Shannon (pictured), and son, K.C., who he welcomed with ex-wife Noel Mickelson. The actor’s children disagreed over his medical care and accused each other of elder abuse, prompting investigations by the authorities. The cases were eventually closed due to lack of evidence.

MEGA/WENN

Former “Good Times” star John Amos died from natural causes on August 21, his family confirmed in a statement on Tuesday. He was 84.

Amos played stern Evans family patriarch James Evans on Norman Lear’s hit situation comedy “Good Times” in the 1970s. He also played the adult Kunta Kinte in the 1977 miniseries “Roots” and Cleo McDowell in “Coming to America” (1988).

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His son Kelly Christopher Amos announced his death in a statement, saying the Emmy-nominated actor died in Los Angeles on August 21 of natural causes.

“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” he wrote. “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor.”

MEGA/WENN

via TMZ — In addition to his work in “Good Times,” John was known for playing Gordy the Weatherman on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and for portraying older Kunta Kinte on “Roots” — which earned him an Emmy nomination at the 29th Emmy Awards.

Fans of “The West Wing” will also recognize John for his recurring role as Admiral Percy Fitzwallace … acting opposite Martin Sheen and the late John Spencer.

J.Sciulli/WireImage

John is survived by his daughter, Shannon (pictured), and son, K.C., who he welcomed with ex-wife Noel Mickelson. The actor’s children disagreed over his medical care and accused each other of elder abuse, prompting investigations by the authorities. The cases were eventually closed due to lack of evidence.



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