John Amos, the acclaimed actor best known for his roles in 'Roots' and 'Good Times,' has passed away at the age of 84. His son, Kelly Christopher Amos, confirmed the news, sharing a heartfelt statement about his father's legacy as a kind and generous soul who will be remembered for his outstanding work in television and film.
Actor John Amos , known for his roles in the acclaimed miniseries ' Roots ' and the CBS sitcom ' Good Times ,' has died. He was 84 years old. Amos' publicist confirmed his death to CBS News and shared a statement from the family. No details about his death were immediately available.'It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,' his son, Kelly Christopher Amos, said in the statement.
In 1977, he played adult Kunta Kinte in 'Roots,' a landmark miniseries that told the story of an African American family through generations of U.S. history, from slavery to freedom. He earned an Emmy nomination for the role. He starred in the 1988 film 'Coming to America' and its 2021 sequel. His final film appearance was in Netflix's buddy comedy 'Me Tyme,' according to his publicist.
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