Actor John Amos Passes Away Of “Natural Causes” At 84

If you’ve ever seen TV or movies, you’ve probably seen something actor John Amos was in. Known for roles in Good Times, Coming To America, and Roots, Amos passed away at the age of 84 in Los Angeles due to natural causes. His son, Kelly Christopher Amos, confirmed the news, saying his dad was “a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold.”

John Amos, the star of “Good Times,” “Roots” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” died on Aug. 21 in Los Angeles of natural causes, his representative confirmed to Variety on Tuesday. He was 84. https://t.co/Pg90w8GL0B pic.twitter.com/h8nAeseYWz

— Variety (@Variety) October 1, 2024

Amos made a name for himself 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. You also know him from Eddie Murphy’s Coming To America and Coming 2 America, Die Hard 2, and many more.