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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 ...
John Amos, ‘Good Times’ and ‘Roots’ Star, Dies At 84
Immediately following Good Times, there was no shortage of work for John Amos. In 1977, he was cast as the older Kunta Kinte ...
John Amos, patriarch on ‘Good Times’ and an Emmy nominee for the blockbuster ‘Roots,’ dies at 84
John Amos, who starred as the family patriarch on the hit 1970s sitcom “Good Times” and earned an Emmy nomination for his ...
LeVar Burton On ‘Roots’ Costar John Amos: “May His Name Forever Be Blessed”
LeVar Burton shared his thoughts on the late John Amos during an appearance on ABC’s The View today, praising his Roots ...
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.
John Amos, a Star of ‘Good Times’ and ‘Roots,’ Is Dead at 84
John Amos, who played a stern patriarch on “Good Times,” America’s first sitcom featuring a two-parent Black family, and who ...
Tributes to Roots and Good Times actor John Amos
Tributes have been paid to actor John Amos, who made his mark on US TV in the hugely popular landmark series Roots, and Good ...
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 ...
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 ...
Remembering John Amos’ Career In Photos: ‘Good Times,’ ‘Roots’ And More
John Amos was known for shows like 'Good Times,' 'Roots,' 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and others along with films like ...
John Amos, veteran actor of ‘Roots’ and ‘Good Times’ fame, dies at 84
Amos, whose long career also included beloved roles in “Coming to America,” “Die Hard 2” and “The West Wing,” died in August, ...