October 1st 2024.
John Amos, a beloved Hollywood legend, has passed away at the age of 84. The actor, known for his iconic roles in films such as Coming to America, Roots, and Die Hard 2, died of natural causes in Los Angeles on August 21, as reported by Deadline.
His son, Kelly Christopher Amos, shared the heartbreaking news in a statement to the outlet, stating, "It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my father. He was a man with a kind heart and a heart of gold... and he was loved by people all over the world. Many fans saw him as their TV father. He lived a good life and his legacy will live on through his remarkable work in television and film as an actor. He loved his job as an actor until the end... Most recently in Suits LA, playing himself, and in 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 during this time."
John Amos, who has become a titan of Hollywood, originally pursued a career in American football before turning his attention to acting. Born in New Jersey, he made his debut on the Mary Tyler Moore Show in 1970 as Goody Howard. He later stole the show as James Evans Sr. in Maude, and reprised the role in Good Times for two years. His impressive TV career also included roles as Fred Wilkes in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Sam Wilson in In the House, and Joe Anderson in All About The Andersons.
Amos also made his mark in cinema, with memorable roles like plucky Cleo McDowell in Coming to America, which he reprised in the 2021 sequel, Coming 2 America. He also played the villainous Major Grant in Die Hard 2, alongside Bruce Willis. His last projects included the Netflix movie Me Time and The Righteous Gemstones in 2022, followed by The Last Rifleman last year.
Throughout his career, Amos continued to work until the very end. He was set to make a guest appearance in Suits: LA, the spin-off of the hit series that starred Meghan Markle, Rick Hoffman, Gabriel Macht, and Patrick J Adams. This news comes as a shock to his fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry, and more updates will be provided soon.
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