Emmy-nominated actor John Amos remembered for his role in the sitcom Good Times, has passed away at the age of 84. His son, K.C. Amos, reportedly confirmed the news, saying his father died of “natural causes” on August 21 in Los Angeles.
“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, and his legacy will live on through his outstanding works in television and film,” K.C. was quoted in the statement.
Following the confirmation, some people have asked why the family did not inform the public until October, though they certainly needed some privacy to mourn their beloved dad.
John is survived by his daughter, Shannon, and son, K.C., who he had with his ex-wife, Noel Mickelson. The siblings were previously cited for “elder abuse” allegations, but multiple investigations were reportedly closed later due to a lack of evidence.
Apart from the sitcom Good Times, records indicate he earned an Emmy nomination for his portrayal of the older version of Kunta Kinte in the 1977 ABC mini-series Roots.
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He played a role in the film The West Wing as well as the 1988 comedy Coming to America, starring alongside Eddie Murphy. The veteran actor is also hailed for his role in the 2021 sequel Coming 2 America.
In an interview, he said that it was an honor to star in a second installation of the film Coming 2 America and work alongside Eddie Murphy.
“This was a lesson in patience because 30 years from the original is a long time…“I’ve had some ups and downs in my career and I’ve had highlights since then but lord knows that’s a long time to wait for something. Now it’s done and it was an incredible feeling,” John stated at the time.
“Once it was confirmed, I didn’t care what the script looked like, just to work with Eddy again was going to be a blessing because he’s a consummate talent and I love to laugh. I love comedy more than anything in the world,” he added.
