Rest In Peace John Amos

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John Amos, the TV writer turned Emmy-nominated actor who starred as the stoic father on Good Times before he was fired from the landmark sitcom for objecting to stereotypes and admittedly letting his temper get the best of him, has died. He was 84.

Amos died Aug. 21 in Los Angeles of natural causes, his son, K.C. Amos, announced.

“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” he 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.”

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I watched Good Times and enjoyed him at least three times in Coming To America and once in it's sequel. Of course, he was also a co-star in Roots, a role for which he received an Emmy nomination and was in many other shows. John was raised in East Orange, New Jersey and lived in Tewskbery for several years. He also had business interests in New Jersey, including one in my city and another in the town of Plainfield; both were several years ago. I heard that he'd pop into town on occasion, but I never got to meet or even saw him here.

Some not so trivial trivia about Mr. Amos from Wikipedia:

"Amos was a veteran of the 50th Armored Division of the New Jersey National Guard and Honorary Master Chief of the United States Coast Guard.[24][25]"

"In 1964, Amos signed a free agent contract with the Denver Broncos of the American Football League (AFL). Unable to run the 40-yard dash because of a pulled hamstring, he was released on the second day of training camp.[8] He then played with the Canton Bulldogs and Joliet Explorers of the United Football League. In 1965, he played with the Norfolk Neptunes and Wheeling Ironmen of the Continental Football League. In 1966, he played with the Jersey City Jets and Waterbury Orbits of the Atlantic Coast Football League.

In 1967, Amos signed a free agent contract with the AFL's Kansas City Chiefs. Coach Hank Stram told him, "You're not a football player, you're a man who is trying to play football."[9] He returned to the Continental League, where he played that year with the Victoria Steelers.[citation needed]"

Rest peacefully in paradise Mr. Amos.

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