John Allen Amos Jr., a renowned American actor who is known for his memorable roles in ‘Coming to America’ and ‘Good Times’ has passed away at age 84.
The news of his death was made known by his son, Kelly Christopher Amos, who shared in a statement on Tuesday that his father died of natural causes on August 21.
“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” Kelly Amos stated. “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold, and he was loved all over the world.”
The deceased was born on December 27, 1939, before his acting career, he played college football at Colorado State University and also had a brief professional football career, which included spending a portion of the 1967 offseason for the American Football League’s Kansas City Chiefs.
