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John Amos, ‘Good Times’ Dad and ‘Roots’ Actor, Dies at 84
John Amos, the star of “Good Times,” “Roots” and more, died on Aug. 21 in Los Angeles of natural causes, his representative confirmed to Variety on Tuesday. He was 84.
“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” said his son Kelly Christopher Amos in a statement. “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. My father loved working as an actor throughout his entire life…. most recently in ‘Suits LA’ playing himself and our documentary about his life journey as an actor, ‘America’s Dad.’ He was my dad, my best friend, and my hero. Thank you for your prayers and support at this
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John Amos' Cause of Death Revealed 1 Day After His Son Announced the Good Times Actor Had Died
John Amos' cause of death has been revealed after his son confirmed he had died at age 84.
According to a death certificate obtained by PEOPLE, the late actor died of congestive heart failure on Aug. 21 at 5:18 p.m. at a hospital located in Inglewood, Calif. There were no other significant medical conditions that contributed to his death and no autopsy was performed.
The certificate also reveals that the Good Times star's remains were cremated on Aug. 30, just nine days after he died.
His son, Kelly Christopher "K.C." Amos, was listed as the informant who reported his death to Los Angeles County. K.C. is also seemingly in possession of his father's ashes as the late actor's "place of disposition" is listed as K.C.'s address.
TMZ was first to report the news.
John Amos' Life in Photos
On Oct. 1, K.C. confirmed that the Emmy-nominat
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