Actor John Amos died in August, but his daughter has revealed she only learned about it when his passing was reported by the media on October 1.
Shannon Amos paid tribute to her late father in a video shared on Instagram that showed the two dancing to the song “Dance with My Father” by Luther Vandross. “I am without words…Our family has received the heartbreaking news that my Dad, John Allen Amos, Jr., transitioned on August 21st,” Shannon Amos wrote in the caption. “We are devastated and left with many questions about how this happened 45 days ago, learning about it through the media like so many of you.
“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” the statement provided to CNN reads. “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. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor.” John Amos was 84.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
John Amos, actor from 'Good Times,' 'Roots,' many more, dies at 84John Amos, known for his memorable roles in “Good Times,' “Roots' and many more, has died, according to multiple reports. He was 84 years old.
Read more »
John Amos, 'Roots' and 'Good Times' actor, dies at 84John Amos was best known for his roles in 'Roots' and the 1970s sitcom 'Good Times.'
Read more »
John Amos, Veteran Actor Of ‘Roots’ and ‘Good Times’ Fame, Dies At 84David K. Li is a breaking news reporter for NBC News.
Read more »
John Amos dies at 84; actor was famed for roles in ‘Roots’ and ‘Good Times’He also appeared in such beloved TV shows and films as “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “Coming to America.”
Read more »
John Amos Passes Away, Good Times Actor Was 84Good Times and The Mary Tyler Moore Show actor John Amos has passed away due to natural causes at the age of 84.
Read more »
Actor John Amos, whose roles included TV's 'Good Times' and 'Roots,' dies at 84Montgomery, Alabama
Read more »