John Amos Died At 84 On August 21

There’s unhappy information to report about incomparable expertise, John Amos.

The beloved Emmy-nominated actor finest remembered for his position as James Evans Sr. on the groundbreaking sitcom Good Instances, has handed away on the age of 84. The information was confirmed by the star’s son, Ok.C. Amos, who famous to The Hollywood Reporter that the actor died of pure causes on August 21 in Los Angeles.

“It’s with heartfelt disappointment that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” Ok.C. stated in an announcement. “He was a person with the kindest coronary heart and a coronary heart of gold… and he was liked the world over. Many followers take into account him their TV father. He lived a great life, and his legacy will stay on by means of his excellent works in tv and movie.”

 

Whereas Amos is well-known for Good Instances, his illustrious profession spanned a long time.

He earned an Emmy nomination for his portrayal of the older model of Kunta Kinte within the acclaimed 1977 ABC miniseries Roots and likewise had memorable roles as Admiral Percy Fitzwallace on The West Wing and performed a key half within the 1988 comedy Coming to America, starring alongside Eddie Murphy.

He reprised his position in Coming to America’s 2021 sequel Coming 2 America, telling BOSSIP that it was an honor to star in a second set up of the movie and work alongside Eddie Murphy.

“This was a lesson in persistence as a result of 30 years from the unique is a very long time,” Amos instructed BOSSIP’s Alex Ford. “I’ve had some ups and downs in my careers and I’ve had highlights since then however lord is aware of that’s a very long time to attend for one thing. Now it’s carried out and it was an unbelievable feeling.”

He continued,

“As soon as it was confirmed, I began celebrating then. I did’t care what the script appeared like, simply to work with Eddy once more wass gonna be a blessing as a result of hee’s a consummate expertise and I like to snort. I really like comedy greater than something on the earth.”

R.I.P. John Amos.