John Amos, ‘Good Times’ Dad and ‘Roots’ Actor, Dies At 84

John Amos, the beloved actor known for his roles in Good Times, Coming To America, and Roots, passed away at the age of 84 in Los Angeles due to natural causes. His son, Kelly Christopher Amos, confirmed the news, highlighting his father’s impactful career in TV and film and calling him “a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold.” Amos rose to prominence in the early 70s on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Good Times, before earning an Emmy nomination in 1977 for his role as the adult Kunta Kinte in the iconic miniseries Roots. He also had memorable roles in Eddie Murphy’s Coming To America and Coming 2 America, Die Hard 2, and many more in his long career. (Variety)