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John Amos, a Star of ‘Good Times’ and ‘Roots,’ Is Dead
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.
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, 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 role in the seminal 1977 miniseries “Roots,” has died.
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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 ...
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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 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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