John Amos, a renowned Hollywood actor most recognized for his memorable roles in “Good Times” and “Coming To America,” has passed away at the age of 84.
His son, Kelly Christopher Amos, announced in a statement on Tuesday that the actor died of natural causes on August 21.
While describing his father as a man with a “heart of gold”, adding that his legacy “will live on”.
“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 world over,” the statement reads.
“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.”
He was born on December 27, 1937, in New Jersey. Before his acting career, chosen to play WJN-TV weatherman Gordy Howard on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Amos began his football career as a student at Colorado State University and tried out for the American Football League’s Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs and was successful.
To further his impact in more than 40 movies, he received grand nominations for the NAACP Image Awards, DVD Exclusive Awards, CableACE Awards, and Emmys.
After that, in 1978, he wed Lilian Lehman; nevertheless, they divorced in 1979, almost a year afterward.