Amos also starred on « The Mary Tyler Moore Show » and « The West Wing. »
John Amos, the actor best known for playing family patriarch James Evans Sr. on the sitcom « Good Times », has died, his publicist in a statement. He was 84.
The actor died on Aug. 21 in Los Angeles of natural causes, according to publicist Belinda Foster.
« It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned », Amos’ son Kelly 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. »
Amos received an Emmy nomination for his role as the older Kunta Kinte on the landmark miniseries « Roots.
