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John Amos, a Star of ‘Good Times’ and ‘Roots,’ Is Dead

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John Amos, a Star of ‘Good Times’ and ‘Roots,’ Is Dead at 84

He was the patriarch in one of the first sitcoms with an all-Black cast and an enslaved African in the American South in a blockbuster TV mini-series.

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John Amos’ Cause of Death: How the Late ‘Roots’ & ‘Good Times’ Star Died

The actor died at the age of 84 in August 2024, but his family didn’t confirm his death until two months later.

Roots Actor John Amos’ Cause of Death Revealed

Following John Amos’ Aug. 21 death, which was announced Oct. 1, his death certificate offered details about the Roots star’s death at age 84.

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John Amos, star of ‘Good Times’ and ‘Roots,’ dead at 84

John Amos, the actor known for his role as the family patriarch on the hit sitcom “Good Times” and the adult Kunta Kinte in ...

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John Amos, "Roots" and "Good Times" actor, dies at 84

Actor John Amos, known for his roles in "Roots" and "Good Times," has died. He was 84 years old. Amos' publicist confirmed ...

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John Amos Was Solid as a Rock

From playing a TV dad in 'Good Times' to the stoic Kunta Kinte in 'Roots,' the actor elevated Black stories with the perfect ...

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John Amos remembered by Al Roker, 'West Wing' co-stars: 'This one hits different'

In an Instagram story, Joshua Malina, Amos' former co-star on " The West Wing ," said he "grew up watching and loving" "Good ...

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John Amos’s daughter learned of her father’s death 45 days after his passing

The actor John Amos passed away at the age of 84 from natural causes on August 21, but his daughter, Shannon Amos, learned of ...

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Late actor John Amos called Canton home when he played professional football

Before his acting career took off, late actor John Amos played with the Canton Bulldogs in the United Football League.

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