Roots Actor John Amos’ Cause of Death Revealed

As a devoted admirer of John Amos and his illustrious career, I am deeply saddened by the news of his passing. Having grown up watching him grace our screens as the beloved father figures in both ‘Roots‘ and ‘Good Times’, it is heart-wrenching to learn about his untimely demise due to congestive heart failure at the age of 84.

John Amos’ cause of death has been confirmed.

The actor who played the lead role in Roots, passed away on August 21 at the age of 84 due to congestive heart failure. According to documents obtained by TMZ, no autopsy was conducted on his body, and he was cremated on August 30, nine days after his death.

However, even though the former student of Good Times had unfortunately passed away in August, it wasn’t until October that his son, Kelly Christopher “K.C.” Amos, publicly announced his father’s demise.

K.C. shared with Deadline on October 1st, “He was a man of immense kindness and pure gold at heart, loved by many across the globe. To many viewers, he was like a father on TV. He lived a fulfilling life, and his legacy continues through his exceptional performances in television and cinema.

The statement continued, “My father loved working as an actor throughout his entire life…. most recently in Suits LA playing himself and our documentary about his life journey as an actor, America’s Dad. He was my dad, my best friend, and my hero.”

As a devoted fan, I’ve been keeping up with the latest news and it was heartbreaking to find out that Shannon Amos, the actor’s daughter, discovered about her father’s passing through the media reports.

45 days ago, she was left heartbroken and filled with questions about how it happened, just like many others who learned about it through the media. In her Instagram post on October 1, she shared a video of herself and her father, stating that instead of honoring and celebrating his life, they are finding it difficult to cope with the wave of emotions and uncertainties surrounding his passing.

Roots Actor John Amos’ Cause of Death Revealed

45 days ago, she found out about her father’s passing through the media, just like many others. In this difficult time that should be filled with memories and celebration of his life, she is grappling with the overwhelming tide of emotions and uncertainties surrounding his demise. On Instagram Oct. 1, she expressed her deep sorrow in writing: “We are left heartbroken and puzzled about how this happened.

Shannon spoke out over a year ago, claiming K.C. had committed elder abuse against their father. She alleged that her brother progressively managed their father’s affairs, neglected his health needs, and kept him away from family members. In 2023, she expressed to The Hollywood Reporter that this situation not only impacted her but also affected his grandchildren, nieces, colleagues he had worked with, and friends he had known for many years.

In spite of the personal family issues, John had shared with THR back then, “What we’re dealing with is our private matter, not something for the public to concern themselves with.

TopMob News previously reached out to K.C. for comment.

2024-10-03 00:47

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