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John Amos, Good Times and Roots Star, Dead
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 the famed miniseries “Roots,” has died, according to a statement from his son shared with The Hollywood Reporter.
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 costar – they played the enslaved person Kunta Kinte at different points in the character’s life – for his groundbreaking TV portrayal on Good Times.
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.
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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 ...
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John Amos, actor from 'Good Times,' 'Roots,' many more, dies at 84
John Amos, known for his memorable roles in “Good Times," “Roots" and many more, has died, according to multiple reports. He ...
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