RIP: John Amos, ‘Good Times’ and Emmy-nominated ‘Roots’ star, dies at 84, actor's publicist says.

[furlough]

R.I.P.

 

[bxclark]

RIP

 

[Kaffeine]

RIP

 

[APOPHIS]

So many interesting roles.

RIP brotha.

 

[CptMARVEL]

GOOD TIMES.
LET'S DO IT AGAIN.
THE BEASTMASTER.
COMING TO AMERICA.
DIE HARD 2.
THE PLAYERS CLUB.
LOCK UP.

Father. Hero. Villain. Saint. Sinner. Mentor.
All of the above are roles that John Amos portrayed in one form or another in his long and storied career.
And he was EXCELLENT in each & every one of those roles.

Thank you, Mr. Amos for all of the superb examples of Black masculinity, skill, knowledge and talent that you presented to us and made us and the world so much better for it.
RIP.
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[HAR125LEM]

I absolutely forgot he was in this Coscarelli film...

 

[Paul1970]

I grew up in a single parent home.

John Amos was the strongest media image of a Black man from my era growing up.

He was (IMO) America's dad during that time.

His roles as older Kunta Kinte and Cleo McDowell were great too.

Rest Well!!

 

[Strait_Laced]

my favorite tv dad, because growing up...he was my dad
looked the same, acted the same, no-nonsense head of the family...even the same mannerisms
84 is a ripe old age, but still...seeing your childhood just fade slowly, person by person...

can't go without one of my favorite good times scenes...the cabin with judy pace...wish i had the full clip

r.i.p. mr amos

 

[ThaBurgerPimp]

 

[CORNBREAD]

 

[jerrynuevo]

Rest easy. He was always a solid dude

 

[yardy]

RIP

 

[Nonfiction]

RIP. He most black kids TV dad growing up.

 

[wwetv100]

What's so crazy Ms Jones spoiled it on the radio a few wks back but I didn't think anything of it thought it was a mistake smh

RIP to that man a legend

RIP to Charlie Hustle Pete Rose also

I know of that segment you are speaking of. Thought the same thing especially with other reports about his issues with his children. Thought it was just mixed info.

This the sh!t that blew me…like the 21st or the 24th.

Family must be very, very private.

It made me wonder how common a delay like this is for stars and people in general.

I remember there was dispute on when Doom died to with the dates.

MF Doom’s Wife Reveals Rapper’s Cause of Death

MF Doom's wife has revealed the cause of the enigmatic MC's death more than two years after his passing.

www.billboard.com

I also remember the dispute with Queen Elizabeth too with when she really died.

my favorite tv dad, because growing up...he was my dad
looked the same, acted the same, no-nonsense head of the family...even the same mannerisms
84 is a ripe old age, but still...seeing your childhood just fade slowly, person by person...

can't go without one of my favorite good times scenes...the cabin with judy pace...wish i had the full clip

r.i.p. mr amos

Same here. The whole family mirrored mine with two sons and a daughter. I barely remember it in its original run, but watched it every day after school on TBS in early 90s.