John Amos' daughter recalls how she learned of her father's death
John Amos, actor known for his role as James Evans Sr. on Good Times, passed away on August 21 in Los Angeles of natural causes.
It wasn't until Tuesday, October 1 that his death was confirmed by his publicist, Belinda Foster, and not long after his son Kelly Christopher Amos confirmed it in a statement to People.
"It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned," he said at the time.
“He was a man with the kindest heart ... loved the world over. Many fans considered him their TV father.”
“He lived a good life, and his legacy will endure through his remarkable work in television and film. My father loved acting, most recently appearing as himself in Suits LA and in our documentary America’s Dad, chronicling his journey as an actor.
“He was my dad, my best friend, and my hero. Thank you for your prayers and support during this time.”
Now, his daughter Shannon Amos, has revealed that she only learned about his death when it was reported by the media on Tuesday.
She paid tribute to her late father in a video shared to Instagram that showed them dancing to the song Dance with My Father by Luther Vandross.
"I am without words…Our family has received the heartbreaking news that my Dad, John Allen Amos, Jr., transitioned on August 21st," Shannon wrote in the caption.
"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.
"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. Still, there is some semblance of peace in knowing my father is finally free," she continued, before thanking everyone for their "outpouring of love".
John Amos passed away at the age of 84.
His children had disagreed on his care, which became public last year after she raised concerns that her father was "a victim of elder abuse and financial exploitation". She even raised her concerns to law enforcement as John was hospitalised at the time.
However, he released a statement via his publicist insisting that he was fine.
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