The acting world is mourning the death of John Amos at the age of 84 due to natural causes. An event that, although it has come to light now, took place on August 21 in Los Angeles. And it was the actor’s representative who wanted to confirm the news to Variety magazine.
Given this, it was his own son, Kelly Christopher Amos, who wanted to dedicate some emotional words to him. “It is with great regret that I inform you that my father has changed his life. (…) He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved all over the world. “Many fans consider him their television father,” he expressed.
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Among other things, the actor’s son wanted to make it clear that he “lived a good life” and that “his legacy will endure” throughout history thanks to his “outstanding work” in numerous television series and films. “My father loved working as an actor throughout his life…” he added.
And among John Amos’s most recognized works is his portrayal of Kunta Kinte in the series Raíces in 1975. Even so, if there is a role that established him in the industry, it was that of Fred Wilkes, father of the character’s girlfriend. by Will Smith, in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
John Amos has worked in numerous series and films throughout his life
The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Good Times and Maude are other series in which she participated throughout her life. This joins his countless appearances in the world of cinema.
The Prince of Zamunda, The Jungle 2, The Lord of the Beasts, Let’s Do It Again or Vanishing Point, are some of the works he has gone through during these years. An extensive work that has made him nominated for several awards, among which are the Emmys.
John Amos
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However, he did not stop working until the last moment. As his son has put on the table, his most recent work was the interpretation of himself in a documentary about his professional career. And there is something that he will remember with great affection in the extensive cinematographic work that he has behind him.
But Kelly Christopher Amos did not want to finish these emotional words without saying goodbye to him on a sentimental level. “He was my father, my best friend and my hero. Thank you for your prayers and support at this time,” he concluded.
