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John Amos, the actor most recognized for his role in Good Times, passed away on August 21 in Los Angeles due to natural causes.
His son, Kelly Christopher Amos, shared the news of his father’s death. “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned. 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.”
In addition to Good Times, Amos was acclaimed for portraying adult Kunta Kinte in the legendary miniseries Roots and for his role as weatherman Gordy Howard on The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
He was 84 years old.
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