John Amos died of congestive heart failure in late August, according to a death certificate obtained by FOX News Digital.
The news of the “Good Times” actor's death was announced by his son. KC Amos passed away on Tuesday, but his daughter Shannon Amos revealed on her Instagram page Wednesday that she didn't know her father had passed away until she read about it in the news.
“I have no words…Our family received the heartbreaking news that our father, John Allen Amos Jr., has undergone a gender transition on August 21st,” wrote the star of Luther Vandross' “Dances with My.”・Father” along with a video of her dancing with Amos. . ”
She continued, “Like many of you, we found out about this through the media and were left devastated and with many questions about how this happened 45 days ago.”
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John Amos' daughter Shannon said she learned of his Aug. 21 death through media reports this week. (J.Sciulli/WireImage for Cure Autism Now)
“This should be a time to honor and celebrate his life, but we are struggling to navigate the waves of emotion and uncertainty surrounding his death,” she added. “Still, there is some peace in knowing that my father is finally free.”
She said the family “appreciates the outpouring of love, calls and emails. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you.”
On Tuesday, KC said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter: “It is with deep sadness that I announce that my father has transitioned. He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold…and he was loved. '' he said. Many fans around the world consider him the father of television. His legacy will live on in television and film as an actor. ”
On Amos' death certificate, KC is listed as an informant, usually a family member who provides personal information about the deceased on the certificate.
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Amos, 84, played James Evans Sr. on the Norman Lear-produced sitcom “Good Times,” which aired from 1974 to 1979.
The family of “Good Times'' star John Amos, also known for his role in “Roots,'' confirmed his death on October 1 at the age of 84. (Getty Images)
“That show was the closest possible depiction of the life of an African-American family living in those conditions,” Amos told Time magazine in 2021. tv set.
He was also known for his roles in “Roots,'' “Coming to America,'' and “The West Wing.''
Last December, Amos described his family relationships as “acrimonious” but said he loved his daughter.
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“It's a little bit harsh at the moment, but don't worry about what you read or hear in the newspaper or on this or that media platform,” he said. people magazine This came after Shannon accused KC of elder abuse against her father. “Suffice it to say we are still a family and we still love each other, that’s the main thing.”
He added, “It is [K.C.’s] Brother, it's my daughter and my first child. i love her. KC loves his sister. I think our relationship is best described in the tabloids as a rocky relationship, but with time everything heals and the love is still there. ”
John Amos' son KC announced his father's death this week. (Tibrina Hobson/WireImage)
Amos and KC were also working on a documentary, American Dad, about his life and relationship with his son.
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“It covers my career, his career, and our joint career,” Amos said. told the people In February. “And I think that's what every father and son would want to see.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to Shannon and KC Amos for comment.
