Posted on 10/02/2024 6:35:43 AM PDT by Morgana
Roots star John Amos has passed away at the age of 84.
The star died on August 21 in Los Angeles from natural causes, per The Hollywood Reporter.
The actor was best known for his role as Kunta Kinte in the landmark mini series Roots about the African-American experience of slavery.
Based on a real-life ancestor of author Alex Haley, it tells the story of a young man taken from Gambia and sold as a slave.
John scored an Emmy nomination for his role in the ABC-TV series which was based on the book by author Alex Haley.
The show became one of America's most watched show in the late 1970s and received 37 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, nine of which it won.
Announcing his father's death, John's son Chris said in a statement: 'It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned.
'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.'
A reference to Roots hit Coronation Street back in 2016 after Ofcom launched an investigation into an episode after the soap was accused of racism for a comment a character made about her hair.
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