John Amos dead at 84: Good Times and Coming to America star passes away in Los Angeles

Good Times actor John Amos has died at the age of 84, according to his family.

The star died on August 21 in Los Angeles from natural causes, per The Hollywood Reporter.

‘It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,’ Amos’ son Christopher Amos said in a statement.

‘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.’

Actor John Amos has died at the age of 84 

John famously portrayed patriarch James Evans in the first three seasons of CBS' groundbreaking sitcom Good Times, which aired for a total six seasons spanning 1974-1979

John famously portrayed patriarch James Evans in the first three seasons of CBS’ groundbreaking sitcom Good Times, which aired for a total six seasons spanning 1974-1979

John famously portrayed patriarch James Evans in the first three seasons of CBS’ groundbreaking sitcom Good Times, which aired for a total six seasons spanning 1974-1979 

He also played Gordy the weatherman on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. 

Amos went on to feature in over 200 TV shows and films, including The West Wing, Coming to America and Me Time. 

Amos shot to household-name status in the 1970s with his starring role as the patriarch James in Good Times

Amos shot to household-name status in the 1970s with his starring role as the patriarch James in Good Times

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