posty 2,433 Posted October 1 https://www.tmz.com/2024/10/01/good-times-star-john-amos-dead/ John Amos, who led "Good Times" as patriarch James Evans, has died ... his son Kelly Christopher Amos announced. Per John's son, the Emmy-nominated actor died in Los Angeles back on Aug. 21 from natural causes. He continued ... "It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned. He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor." In addition to his work in "Good Times," John was known for playing Gordy the Weatherman on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and for portraying older Kunta Kinte on "Roots" -- which earned him an Emmy nomination at the 29th Emmy Awards. Fans of "The West Wing" will also recognize John for his recurring role as Admiral Percy Fitzwallace ... acting opposite Martin Sheen and the late John Spencer during its 7-season run. John is survived by his daughter, Shannon, and son, K.C., who he welcomed with ex-wife Noel Mickelson. The actor's children found themselves at odds last year, when they disagreed over his medical care and threw elder abuse allegations at one another ... prompting multiple investigations by the authorities -- but they were eventually closed due to lack of evidence. K.C. was arrested back in July amid the sibling spat ... after allegedly making threats against Shannon's life. Back in December, John was hopeful that his estranged family would work through their issues ... though, he repeatedly denied being a victim of elder abuse. He was 84. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 4,509 Posted October 1 Fock an A. It's been a bad start to the week regarding deaths. I'm gonna go get a McDowell's burger in honor of this great man. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thornton Melon 578 Posted October 1 He died on Aug 21, and they’re just telling us now??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,496 Posted October 1 The OG McDowell's owner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,496 Posted October 1 Hes up there as one of my TV "Dads" growing up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 4,804 Posted October 1 What a terrible week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 4,509 Posted October 1 9 minutes ago, supermike80 said: Hes up there as one of my TV "Dads" growing up. Yeah, loved Good Times when I was a kid. I saw him on one of these real estate shows a couple years ago - "Island Hunters." This episode: https://www.hgtv.com/shows/island-hunters/episodes/the-hunt-for-a-luxury-island-in-georgia-connecticut-and-new-york Basically, he was looking to buy a small island to use for a charity he was involved in. Seemed like a genuinely good guy. RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,814 Posted Tuesday at 08:18 PM The Fool OP didn’t know that he had died in August, he had John Amos on ignore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,433 Posted Tuesday at 08:21 PM 22 minutes ago, weepaws said: The Fool OP didn’t know that he had died in August, he had John Amos on ignore It was announced today, you dipshit... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,168 Posted Tuesday at 08:31 PM Have Mercy it’s not John Stamos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 2,064 Posted Tuesday at 09:06 PM He’s part of the reason I love to go to Florida Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,496 Posted Tuesday at 10:56 PM 3 hours ago, Strike said: Yeah, loved Good Times when I was a kid. I saw him on one of these real estate shows a couple years ago - "Island Hunters." This episode: https://www.hgtv.com/shows/island-hunters/episodes/the-hunt-for-a-luxury-island-in-georgia-connecticut-and-new-york Basically, he was looking to buy a small island to use for a charity he was involved in. Seemed like a genuinely good guy. RIP. He was really good in the west wing too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kutulu 1,596 Posted Tuesday at 11:17 PM Dyn-o-mite! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thornton Melon 578 Posted Tuesday at 11:49 PM 3 hours ago, weepaws said: The Fool OP didn’t know that he had died in August, he had John Amos on ignore You're a moron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,433 Posted Tuesday at 11:52 PM 2 minutes ago, Thornton Melon said: You're a moron Ain’t that the truth… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 3,803 Posted Wednesday at 01:12 PM I grew up watching him, loved that guy...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 13,735 Posted Wednesday at 02:08 PM He made the right, and only choice in “Roots”. Some of you made the other choice, metaphorically. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
