John Amos dead at 84: Good Times and Coming to America star passes away in Los Angeles
Good Times actor John Amos has died at the age of 84, according to his family.
The star died on August 21 in Los Angeles from natural causes The Hollywood Reporter.
“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you the passing of my father,” Amos’ son Christopher Amos said in a statement.
“He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved all over the world. Many fans consider him their TV dad. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on through his outstanding works on television and film as an actor.”
Actor John Amos has died at the age of 84
John famously played patriarch James Evans in the first three seasons of CBS’ groundbreaking sitcom Good Times, which aired for a total of six seasons from 1974-1979.
John famously played patriarch James Evans in the first three seasons of CBS’ groundbreaking sitcom Good Times, which aired for a total of six seasons from 1974-1979.
He also played Gordy the weatherman on The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
Amos achieved household name status in the 1970s with his starring role as patriarch James in Good Times