John Amos Dead at 84

[@soulsister1976]

Damn!!!....Damn!!!!...Damn!!!....😭....RIP💔

[@daddygrace253]

🤣🤣I hear you, Florida.......

[@MackAttack1.]

For real this time tho 😢

[@jemalrankin5494]

I needed that , so much ! Thank you !😢 ,😅 ❤😂 !

[@thatsthesandersfamily]

I was looking for this 😂

[@jazzinikki01]

:(

[@DarylDixon-zb4vw]

John Amos and James Earl Jones Rest in peace 🙏🏾🕊️

[@user-wc5xz1jw1j]

John Amos

[@nothingfancy4024]

This mans been dead since the 21st of august and were just now finding out?!

[@alexandradillard2077]

@@nothingfancy4024I know! This great icon!

[@truth2you]

​@nothingfancy4024 Sometimes the family doesn't go public with the passing of their loved ones. I don't know why since he was a public figure and had many fans but I guess they have their reasons.

[@conniegodette2706]

@@nothingfancy4024Exactly!…unless the family wanted privacy 🥲

[@natashacarter9138]

RIP. Condolences to his son, other family members and fans.

[@HenriettaHudson-we4wv]

Thank you for playing James Evans, Mr. John Amos!!! Thank you for your positive legacy of acting and activism!!! Condolences to the family!!!

[@iamninski]

We just lost James Earl Jones and now John Amos 🥀💔 RIP 🤍

[@alexandradillard2077]

Don’t forget Frankie Beverly and Tito Jackson. Four legends gone within close proximity! 😢

[@kenterminateddq5311]

Damn, two black icons we lost. 😢

[@fafo747]

He died in August.

[@RickMichaels-if5eq]

They both were in Coming To America.

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

And Carl Weathers

[@lisafuller2071]

He was so good at playing different types of characters. I especially liked him in Coming to America. Rest in peace John.

[@noname-jh3bd]

Yes, I loved him as Mr. MacDowell

[@djbside1965]

Rest In Power to Veteran Actor, Writer, Golden Gloves Champ, and US Army National Guard Veteran John Amos (1939-2024). Losing both you and Lou Gossett Jr. in the same year is a bitter pill to swallow. You will be sadly missed, Good Sir.

[@Jaime-u5m]

Both Fidler and Kunta same year, fair well my dear fathers; thank you for bringing slavery to the mainstream of America. You both lived extended lives for a Black man, we statistically check out at 70. RIP,

[@DarleneBattle-n8w]

Oh yeah-- didnt think of that.​@@Jaime-u5m

[@TTrigg]

James Earl Jones as well.. 😭

[@EdRushing-te3sc]

Lots of celebs passing away in a short amount of time.

[@Jonathan-pp3du]

Yes!! I thought the same thing.

[@Radentstwo]

Sacrifice season

[@angel-ij4xv]

dam people dropping like flies what a year now the stuff with diddy what's next

[@christophernichols9707]

Safe and effective??

[@val_baby]

Back to back 😢

[@SamanthaBaker8]

He Will Be Missed ♥️ Dang, Dang Dang!!!

[@evemoore2135]

😫2024 is full of death, divorce and Diddy! I'm tired now

[@soulsister1976]

ikr...sheesh

[@Lashca]

Don't forget disses

[@andrewmacdonald4833]

I can't wait for this year to be over...terrible.

[@lovesharose2960]

😭😭😭😭 she said Diddy omg!!!!!! 😂😢😢

[@nothx512]

STOP....don't compare integrity with the Diddler😂😂

[@toryberch]

As a T.V Dad James Evans had the most impact on my youth He was a powerful actor... RIP 🙏

[@leeshornfranklin7940]

Omg so many good actors and sport players are passing away. Mr. Amos really hit home with me. I watched him on Good Times, Coming to America and Roots. He was an excellent actor he will be greatly missed 🕊

[@Jaime-u5m]

He left Good Times because he had issues with JJ being turned into a buffoon. I respect the brother in totality.

[@fir701]

And he died honorably with no smut on his name. A true hero and legend, peace in paradise 🕊🕊🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@PeaceBeStill-]

Rare!

[@Ms.Tee65]

RIP our favorite TV Dad❤

[@alicebarrett2737]

Love him in Roots. Very good in good times RIP.

[@Ms.Tee65]

@@alicebarrett2737 Yes roots

[@michaelpowell5266]

Will Smith will miss his TV dad, John Amos- he's now reunited with Uncle Phil, himself, James Avery in the Great Beyond!!!

[@DarleneBattle-n8w]

He was definitely mine.

[@AnkhGirl]

Favorite TV Father!! Beautiful inside and out!! And he stood for something....R.I.P John!✊🏾

[@jeraldford3494]

James Evans you will be missed by all rest in heaven 🙏🙏

[@gratefuljr]

Damn! Damn! Damn!

[@karendegraaf1146]

Will always remember him as Kunta Kinte in original ROOTS

[@slimdude2011]

No, you've got the wrong actor! It was LaVar Burton who've played Kunta Kinte in the original Roots TV Series, not John Amos.

[@LisaFoose-ni7ll]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 not all of us look alike that was Lavar Burton

[@ManChan-w5p]

​@@slimdude2011That's what I thought. A.k.a Toby.

[@dennismclaurin1487]

​@@slimdude2011Amos played the older Kunta

[@Jaime-u5m]

@@slimdude2011 laVar was the young Kunta who OJ chased in Africa; brother Amos was the adult Kunta who had to choose between his manhood or his feet. It's all good Slim!

[@walterbrumfield1701]

We lost a legend and a icon Mr Amos is our favorite fathers of all fathers. Of Good Times. I will miss him. A lot.

[@Avery_4272]

Wonderful actor. Loved him as Gordy Howard on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. He had such great comic timing. RIP, Mr. John Amos, and thank you for sharing your talents.

[@debbiehanson9201]

I believe with Mr. Amos' death, the entire cast of regulars/semi-regulars on The Mary Tyler Moore Show has now passed.

[@MrSurfer432]

John, thank you for EVERYTHING. I was born in 1992 so good times was well before my time but I grew up on this series. I was drawn to its characters. I related to the struggle and loved the “Love” the family had for one another. That’s something that was missing from my life. Can’t thank you enough, John. You’re still a great role model. Rest easy.

[@CarolLarson-hr5lp]

Great actor loved his acting. ❤😂😂

[@ricardotorres4150]

Damn man we done lost John Amos now, These legends in the entertaining industry are dropping like flies man. R.I.P. John Amos

[@MrCeora]

We lost another giant. Be at peace sir...

[@bakulubaka8661]

Thank you, John Amos !

[@joey2894]

RIP McDowell

[@Ms.Tee65]

😊, they serve the big mic

[@russenterprise6502]

Founded McDowells fast food restaurant in coming to America. RIP

[@Jaime-u5m]

Wasn't McDowells the spot Douglas shot up in "Falling Down"??

[@ensghost7833]

😂✔️

[@russenterprise6502]

@@Jaime-u5myes

[@kimberlyrichardson4462]

😂

[@sarahbaartmansrevenge]

fact-checked and yes, he died on 8/21/24. i am now wondering why this announcement/tribute is so late???

[@sarahbaartmansrevenge]

also don’t know why my comment says ‘edited’ when i didn’t edit it all … 😮😑😳

[@ensghost7833]

Say WHATTT??? HE PASSED WHEN?

[@jabjab4434]

They announced it today on October 1, 2024 to the public. Rest In Peace. What a beautiful human being. You will be missed .

[@DarleneBattle-n8w]

His family wanted privacy probably. It threw me off too, but that's what came to mind.

[@yvonnecooper5004]

Seems odd​@@ensghost7833

[@2quann]

That was a good segment on Mr. Amos they put together especially the ending..."Nobody knows how long they have" ..I am very glad and grateful he was part of my childhood growing up.

[@vah618]

I read that Mr. Amos passed away on 8/21/24. Mabey the family didn't want to make it public when he first passed. RIP

[@MsM1975]

The children were fighting over who would be his power of attorney

[@VicR914]

@@MsM1975😮

[@MsM1975]

@VicR914 The son said the daughter was abusing him, they said he was incapable of taking care of his business, it's been going on a few years- you find articles about it

[@walknlight6959]

I immediately went to Google and saw the same date. No one said a word about his passing. It was mentioned that his family was accused of elder abuse as well. Curious to why the wait…

[@jamsng]

@@MsM1975 OMG! So greedy! he struggled as a black man to earn his money now they fighting over it after he died? SMH

[@iqraiqra9172]

Coming to America my favourite with him as an 80s child ❤

[@Eightone0aj]

RIP JOHN FA SHO. My favorite tv dads James Evans Philip Banks Carl Winslow

[@alexandradillard2077]

Loved them all!

[@russenterprise6502]

John Witherspoon from the Wayans and also Bill Cosby, and Bob Saget, Tim Allen all those greats

[@michaelpowell5266]

We still have Reginald VelJohnson, a.k.a. Capt. Carl Winslow from Family Matters!!!

[@vjwebb6182]

Another Icon John Amos played the part of James Evans well.

[@theresawilliams5688]

RIP my deepest condolences to your family and friends

[@taytayrazors9033]

My Condolences 💐🙏🏾🕊️🌺

[@mooncrab]

Condolences to his family,friends in and out of the industry, and to all of us who loved him

[@yayac6503]

R.I.P. John Amos You made a world of difference in most of our lives .

[@Jebbie1976]

Go with God Mr. Amos. Thanks for the memories.💔

[@ahnraemenkhera7451]

YES! We should say our own personal public “thanks!” When I reflect on those memories-his body of films especially-I’m glad he stayed around!! I’m glad there WAS/IS a John Amos “on the record.” He represented exactly what was needed-and so often absent-in films, in personal appearances, in interviews, etc. America-concept was richer for him. Godspeed, John Amos. 💔♥️❤️♥️🤎🖤💛🧡🤎🍁🍂🕯🍁

[@chippmunk74]

NOOO I'm done with Hollywood. He deserves some respect on his name, the fact that he died last month and it's just now being reported by the media is insane but yet we know everyday what Kim Kardashian or someone else ate for breakfast

[@Jaime-u5m]

He stood up to Hollywood, he kissed no arse.

[@chippmunk74]

@@Jaime-u5m right on

[@Jaime-u5m]

@@chippmunk74 My idol!

[@DeniseEverett-e8u]

Rip John Amos, loved him on Good Times!

[@SamuelGriffin-zt1ze]

I loved all of the Good Times episodes with the father James Evans

[@bigdjalmusichut]

MY CONOLENCES..........

[@sandradee9193]

It's crazy that John Amos was only 7 years older than JJ in real life. He played the part of dad well. Rest in Peace

[@samueljones8382]

😢Hw will definitely be missed

[@dontaemmons2372]

RIP!! He lived to 84. He lived! James Earl Jones lived 94. He lived!! I am happy that they lived that long. That’s a blessing! Let’s hope we all can live at there age. Rest on brothas!

[@hennyverheij5969]

R.I.P. John 🙏

[@tbolton6156]

James Evans didn't take the mess on Good Time! R.I.P

[@kallen868]

Rest in peace John Amos. ✌️💖

[@v.a.993]

But Good Times is a spin-off of Maude, not Mary Tyler Moore. He played Florida's, also played by Esther Rolle, husband in Maude. In Maude his character was a fireman. Florida was Maude's maid. At any rate, may he rest in peace.

[@cking3081]

😳 These actors/musicians are passing on b2b!!! 🌹JOHN AMOS.. JOHN EVANS~TOBY~KUNTA KINTE 😔😔😔😔😔

[@juliaester4424]

James Evans not John Evans

[@JayBurris100]

R.I.P to the man, the myth, & the LEGEND 🖤

[@superben790]

John Amos was awesome on Good Times bec he was definitely America's dad on TV and the adult versionof Kunta Kinte on Roots!!!!! REST IN PEACE, JOHN 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@NancyMiranda-b7n]

I remember Good Times❤

[@jar8459]

RIP sir I have enjoyed over the years watching you perform.

[@chill6789]

R.I.P JA in the past 72 hrs, Mutumbo passed, Pete Rose & John Amos

[@ratfinkie62]

Well, Mr. Amos passed in late August.

[@OneEyedDronie]

RIP John... some amazing memories .. x

[@rosemarymagrino772]

Damn they’re dropping like flies lately. James Earl Jones, Maggie Smith, Kris Kristofferson, Pete Rose and now John Amos, wow! RIP🙏🏻

[@milagrosbraelfort3093]

My deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans. I will definitely miss him. Thank you for the many years of entertainment.

[@jpcjpc9713]

“You’re a wrong man at a wrong place at a wrong time!!!” John Amos in Die Hard 2

[@ebonymystery]

Let me tell y'all something -- John Amos is an icon of my childhood. His character,James Evans , was an amazing father - he was strong and hardworking- a protector and a provider. He might not have been materially wealthy but he had a rich character and he was dignified. He would get knocked down and get right back up. He would struggle but he was ALWAYS there for his family. He never abandoned them- he would stay in the fight with them and for them. He would be firm when he needed to, and be tender when it was necessary. He would love on his wife Florida and act like a teenager with her. These varied images of what a black man is and could be , still resonate today because they completely break the mold of stereotypes that black men are often bogged down and limited by. I love good times to this day- Thanks John Amos for giving us James Evans. Rest Well Sir...❤🙏🏽

[@MelvinWindmon]

Yall we really just lost Pete Rose, Dikembe Mutombo, Maggie Smith, Kris Kristofferson, John Amos within a 3 day span

[@fafo747]

He died in August.

[@forensicaccountant259]

​@@fafo747You're still on that August thing?

[@stevesun7410]

Rest in peace John Amos, He’s really the greatest actor because the first time I watched Coming To America that he and Eddie Murphy acting made me so happy and great time to enjoy his movie.

[@lindaburns5817]

He died August 21,2024. R.I.P. John 🕊🇺🇸🙏🦋

[@GinaAguirre-ul1uy]

Great actor RIP

[@victoria21826]

Rest in peace, John Amos. 🔥🕊️

[@jking3892]

John is an articulate, well-spoken man

[@hendriksmedia]

Always one of my favorites. Intelligent man and great actor.

[@danasampson818]

I still remember him from Roots. That multi episode series still stays in my mind, and it aired back in the late 1970’s, I believe. Kunta Kinte. Such a powerful memory when his owner said his name was Toby. They whipped him until he submitted. They chopped half of his foot off when he kept trying to escape. John Amos as the adult Knute Kinte, and Levar Burton as hm as a youth.

[@magpatocx]

KC Chiefs fan (1939-2024).

[@koden24]

He played with the Kansas City Chiefs, I think!

[@dwai1967]

RIP in Peace Mr. Amos. Thank you for the entertainment.

[@bigc2626]

To the founder of McDowell’s. The inventor of The Golden Arcs and the inventor of The Big Mick. Thank you, John Amos.

[@brandonscott7114]

RIP to the Greatest Dad on TV!! You'll be truly missed 🙏🙏

[@jlkitz1775]

Dawn, damn, damn!!! Bless you, John Amos, you were a treasure ❤. You will be missed 🙏🏾💙

[@ApolloniaBeauty-jp2cc]

He was a great actor in his day. May God have mercy on his soul and peace be with him.

[@CtRAIN77]

Him, too? WTF?

[@RunningBack513]

We all will transition one day but it's not how you die or when that matters it's how you lived. We'll miss you Mr. Frankie Beverly, Mr, Amos, Mr. James Earl Jones, Mr. Dikembe Mutumbo. We were blessed to have you as long as we did. Rest in eternal peace.

[@Robin-ri5ci]

P. S. R. I. P. John Amos... Gone, but Never Forgotten... Our loss is Heavens Gain ❤❤❤

[@willienewton5316]

ALWAYS POSITIVE.. WELL SPOKEN.. WAS A CREDIT TO OUR RACE!! U R MISSED BROTHER..😢

[@notyourfallguydaddyorson6835]

Great sadness! Loved him in Coming to America. Cleo Mcdowell! The Big Mic is better than the Big Mac

[@monicatriplett1790]

Aww 🥰. Good times was my favorite show. He was a great actor.

[@TexasMadeAprilRenee]

REST EASY SIR!💯🖤🕊NOW MAYBE WE WILL FIND OUT THE TRUTH BETWEEN YOUR CHILDREN'S FUED.😢

[@goncalopereira1459]

Just Saw the prince in new york today. What where the odds. Damm!😢

[@rainbowlove5391]

😢So much going on in the world! Death, Anger, Demonic Politics, Kids being hurt! Please God restore🙏🏾

[@debbiebrown4420]

I'm saddened to hear of John Amos's death. I loved him as James Evans. He modeled the role of a responsible and take charge man who treated his wife with dignity and taught his children right (neither being indulgent nor insensitive toward them). I liked him on Hunter, too.

[@lyncorpuz4722]

How many people died this year?! R. I. P 🙏

[@Cw311z]

Greatest Man That Ever Lived! RIP Mr. John Amos 🕊️

[@lynch6642]

☝️✌️

[@eyne1703]

Rest high 👑 King. Your work is complete.

[@laydieb1571]

Omg I'm crying right now!

[@fafo747]

Should have cried in August because that's when he died.

[@thebestchannel5456]

​@fafo747 Calm down, relax, it's just now breaking news pretty much

[@Radentstwo]

@@fafo747 Well they now announced his death

[@laydieb1571]

@fafo747 if you found out that your family died a month after the fact would it be any less sad??? 🤔

[@laydieb1571]

@fafo747 but I found out today so that's when I cry 🙄

[@Whoeverwhateverwhenever]

He died 1,5 month ago...😕

[@jaylene.turner6524]

Yes. But it was announced today. I’m sure the family needed time to grieve.

[@yvonnecooper5004]

Will remember him for Roots

[@angeliajones8192]

Sending Condolences ' to the family 😢

[@ronaldhastings1100]

THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING MY BROTHER 🙏🏾🙌🏾💪🏾

[@mabelogbeni2612]

RIP

[@CortesiaJefferson]

RIP THANK YOU for all the Bowls of laughs ❤ James Evans aka we will miss you

[@kjm-4891]

Condolences to his family. 💐💐💐

[@shandranquemcgee7636]

My childhood is definitely dying, pee wee Harmon, John Amos, James Earl Jones,and Richard Simmons 😢😮

[@lonyaeloper613]

Rest in heavenly peace.👑🌹🙏❤

[@tiyalewhitehurst338]

Sad Week First Dikembe Mutombo, Pete Rose and Now John Amos

[@jrollj]

All the old celebrities passing away like crazy 😱🤦🏾‍♂️

[@lyncorpuz4722]

Ikr 😢 this is getting crazier 😭

[@laurieb.9555]

RIP John Amos aka James Evans aka Mr. McDowell ❤❤❤my condolences to your family

[@jonathanmendelsohn6788]

Damn Damn Damn.

[@l0nemonk100]

I met him at the movie Premiere of Predator. I was with a date and she was getting loud and wanted his autograph. I felt like it was inappropriate for us to ask at that moment. He was with his wife and he looked at me as I told my date to let the man enjoy his evening. He just smiled, nodded to me and watched the movie. Afterwards he stopped us, gave us both autographs and thanked me for letting him just be having his peace. R I P Mr. Amos. You will always be a class act in my book.