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John Amos, Good Times and Roots Star, Dies

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Young Kunta Remembers Old Kunta: LeVar Burton on the Passing of His 'Roots' co-star, John Amos

As the world mourns the passing of actor John Amos, celebrities and fans alike have been posting tributes to his talent and his character. The Newark, N.J. native was known for his roles on the big and small screen in projects such as “Roots,

John Amos, star of 'Good Times', 'Roots' and 'Coming to America', dies aged 84

Best known for his starring roles in the 70s sitcom Good Times and the 1977 drama miniseries Roots, John Amos leaves behind a rich filmography and TV legacy.

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John Amos, 'Roots' and 'Coming to America' star, dead at 84

John Amos, a beloved actor who starred in classic TV shows like "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "Good Times"—and had a memorable supporting role in "Coming to America"—has died at 84, according to numerous reports.

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'Good Times,' 'Coming to America' actor John Amos dies

Amos played patriarch James Evans on the '70s sitcom Good Times. The show killed off James in an automobile acc ...

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Martin Lawrence, Garcelle Beauvais and More Stars React to John Amos' Death: 'A True Legend' and 'Role Model'

Amos was 84 when he died in L.A. on Aug. 21 of natural causes, his son Kelly Christopher "K.C." Amos confirmed to PEOPLE in a ...

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John Amos embodied the switch-cutting, loud-talking, hard-loving Black daddy on ‘Good Times.’

After Good Times, Amos continued to play memorable Black dads. In 1977, he starred as the elder Kunta Kinte in Roots, Alex ...

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