“Roots” and “Good Times” star John Amos died of congestive heart failure, according to the death certificate obtained by TMZ.
Although the death confirms that Amos died back on Aug. 21, his passing was only confirmed Tuesday by his son Kelly Christopher Amos. The actor’s daughter syas she learned about her 84-year-old father’s death through media reports.
“We are devastated and left with many questions about how this happened 45 days ago, learning about it through the media like so many of you,” Shannon Amos wrote in the caption of an Instagram post celebrating her late father’s life.
“This should be a time of honoring and celebrating his life, yet we are struggling to navigate the wave of emotions and uncertainties surrounding his passing.