John Amos, who performed the daddy on “Good Instances,” has died. He was 84 years outdated.
Amos’ publicist, Belinda Foster, confirmed the information of his demise Tuesday to The Related Press. No different particulars had been instantly accessible.
One among Amos’ first outstanding roles was because the WJM-TV sports activities anchor on “The Mary Tyler Moore Present.” He was additionally often on “The Tim Conway Comedy Hour,” which ran in 1970, earlier than he landed “Good Instances” in 1974.
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Amos was additionally nominated for his function within the 1977 miniseries “Roots.”
Amos’ son Okay.C. stated in a press release to the Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday, “It’s with heartfelt disappointment that I share with you that my father has transitioned. He was a person with the kindest coronary heart and a coronary heart of gold… and he was cherished the world over. Many followers contemplate him their TV father. He lived a very good life. His legacy will dwell on in his excellent works in tv and movie as an actor.”
The Related Press contributed to this report.