John Amos, ‘Good Times’ Dad and ‘Roots’ Actor, Dies at 84

Variety ^ | 10/1/24 | Jordan Moreau

[Red Badger]

Rest in Peace, John. Thanks for the memories.............

[Sarah Barracuda]

He died on August 21st and it took over a month to announce it??? He was my favorite on Good Times, damn just sucks

[ConservativeMind]

I just saw a picture of him two weeks ago.

RIP.

It is sad when the following statement now brings to mind a completely different context:

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

[Borges]

It makes me wonder if it wasn’t an assisted suicide.

[wally_bert]

He was good on “Coming To America” being the McDowell’s guy.

RIP.

[DiogenesLamp]

John Amos, ‘Good Times’ Dad and ‘Roots’ Actor, Dies at 84

I am sorry to hear this. I have always liked him and have been rooting for him every time i've seen him on television. I saw something this last year where he appeared in a fairly recent show, and I remarked to others how hale and healthy he was looking for a man of his age. I think it was the remake of "Coming to America."

Also liked him in "Beast Master." He was a cool character.

[Borges]

Wherever he is now, at least he’s not getting hassled, not getting hustled...

[Rummyfan]

Dear Lord what a week: Maggie Smith, Kris Kristofferson, Pete Rose, Dikembe Mutumbo, John Ashton, and now John Amos. Prayers for them all.

[escapefromboston]

Always liked him as an actor

[dfwgator]

RIP John.

[wally_bert]

Same here.

[rdl6989]

This is exactly what I thought of.

[kiryandil]

“Coming to America”

[z3n]

[lee martell]

Who is or was John Ashton?
That’s the only name that doesn’t ring a bell.

[cport]

Beastmaster. One of my favorites as a young teen. Watched over and over during the dawn of cable TV. Watched it a few years ago; seems corny now, but my 10 yr old (at the time) loved it

[cport]

Taggert in Beverly Hills Cop.

[pburiak]

Beverly Hills Cop. Played Judge Reinhold’s partner (cop, not romantic lol).

[No name given]

RIP, John.