Emmy-Nominated ‘Roots’ And ‘Good Times’ Actor John Amos Passes At 84 

OAN Staff Avril Elfie
1:13 PM – Tuesday, October 1, 2024

American actor John Amos stars in the groundbreaking miniseries Roots and CBS The star of the TV series “Good Times” has died at the age of 84.

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The actor's son KC Amos said his father died of natural causes on August 21st.^cent. However, information about his death was released to the press only on Tuesday.

KC said in a statement, “I am deeply saddened by the fact that my father has changed his gender.'' “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold…and was loved all over the world. Many fans consider him their TV father.”

“He lived a good life,” he continued. “His legacy will live on in his outstanding work as an actor in television and film.”

On Tuesday, Amos' publicist Belinda Foster also officially announced the actor and former athlete's death.

Before starting his acting career, John played college football at Colorado State University and then with the Kansas City Chiefs football team during the 1967 NFL offseason. variety Reported.

One of John's first well-known roles was WJM-TV Sports anchor for “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.''

He also appeared frequently on “The Tim Conway Comedy Hour” in 1970 and on “Good Times” in 1974. “Good Times” featured one of the first black two-parent families on American television.

“That show was the most realistic portrayal of the lives of African-American families living in those conditions,” John said. time magazine Reporters in 2021.

John also appeared in the miniseries Roots in 1977, playing the adult character Kunta Kinte. Thanks to this role he was nominated for an Emmy Award.

“I knew this was a life-changing role for me, both as an actor and as a person,” John said. time magazine. “It was a culmination of all the misconceptions and stereotypical roles that were given to me throughout my life. It was like a reward for going through that humiliation.”

John went on to star in “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,'' “In the House,'' “The West Wing,'' “All About the Andersons,'' “Men in Trees,'' and “Men in Trees.'' He played multiple roles in famous series such as. Ranch. ”

He also appeared in various films, including The Beastmaster, Lock Up, Die Hard 2, Coming to America, and Coming 2 America.