His rep says the star died of natural causes in Los Angeles on August 21st.
Good Times star John Amos has died. He was 84.
His rep says the star died of natural causes in Los Angeles on August 21st.
In a statement, his son Kelly Christopher Amos wrote, "It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned. 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."
Amos was also known for roles on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and the groundbreaking miniseries Roots — which earned him an Emmy nomination. He's also remembered for his roles in Coming to America and Die Hard 2.
In June 2023, his daughter Shannon claimed that her father was the victim of “elder abuse” at the hands of an unnamed “caregiver.” Soon after, Amos accused Shannon of elder abuse.
Here’s what people are saying:
Martin Lawrence: “This one hits different. My condolences go out to the family of a true legend, John Amos.”
Jimmie Walker: "John was a great actor and my condolences go out to his entire family, friends and his many, many fans."
Al Roker: “Whether in Roots, Mary Tyler Moore, Good Times, Coming To America and other roles, John Amos brought dignity, grace and honesty to his roles. I remember him as Gordy The Weatherman at WJM when we was just starting as a TV weather guy in 1974 and seeing him as a role model. And when he quit Good Times, people respected him for his stand.”
Loni Love: I had the honor to work with John Amos on the movie Bad Asses on the Bayou.. he played my Dad… we had a ball!!" she wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter). "Such a talented actor and I learned a lot by working with him. Condolences to his family
Garcelle Beauvais: “I will miss you, John.”
Reginald VelJohnson: “John Amos was a superior actor, a gentleman, and a great inspiration to me. My sincere condolences to his family. He will be missed."