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John Amos, ‘Good Times’ dad and ‘Roots’ star, dies at 84 – National

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John Amos, ‘Good Times’ dad and ‘Roots’ star, dies at 84 – National

John Amos, who starred as the family patriarch on the hit 1970s sitcom Good Times and earned an Emmy nomination for his role in the seminal 1977 miniseries Roots, has died. He was 84. Amos’ publicist, Belinda Foster, confirmed the news of his death Tuesday. No other details were immediately available. He played James Evans … Read more

Actor John Amos, Dad On ‘Good Times’ Sitcom, Dies At 84

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Actor John Amos, Dad On ‘Good Times’ Sitcom, Dies At 84

LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Amos, who starred as the family patriarch on the hit 1970s sitcom “Good Times” and earned an Emmy nomination for his role in the seminal 1977 miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was 84. Amos’ publicist, Belinda Foster, confirmed the news of his death Tuesday. No other details were immediately available. … Read more