The cause of death of longtime actor and 1970s comedy star John Amos has been announced.
of roots star died According to the death certificate obtained by TMZ, he suffered from congestive heart failure.
The actor, who had a career spanning 50 years and played 121 roles, passed away on August 21, but news of his death was not reported until this week. TMZ has learned that his son cremated the actor's body nine days after his death.
Amos' son, Kelly Christopher, is listed on the death certificate as the person who reported the death to authorities.
Oddly enough, Amos' daughter Shannon didn't learn of her father's death until her brother announced the actor's death this week.
On her Instagram account, Shannon lamented her strained relationship with her brother, which led to news of her father's death being announced so late.
“I have no words…Our family received the heartbreaking news that our father, John Allen Amos Jr., has transitioned on August 21st,” Shannon wrote on Instagram. “Like many of you, we learned of this incident through the media and were left devastated and with many questions about how this happened 45 days ago.”
Shannon added that her father died without any family members present, and she also accused her brother of elder abuse.
After an injury ended his athletic career, New Jersey-born Amos entered acting in 1970 and quickly gained national attention with his hit comedy. good times in 1974 and soon after. mary tyler moore show and his high-profile role in the seminal television miniseries, rootsfor which he was nominated for an Emmy Award.
Amos later reappeared as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on the NBC political drama. west wing. He has also appeared in the TV series All About the Andersons, Two and a Half Menand suit LAamong others.
The 6-foot-tall actor has also appeared on the big screen, appearing in films such as; Beastmaster, Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song, Coming to America, Die Hard 2, Doctor Dolittle 3and many more.
His last film appearance was as Lincoln Jefferson Adams in the 2023 Pierce Brosnan film. the last rifleman.
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