John Amos, best known for his role as the father on “Good Times”, passed away at the age of 84 due to congestive heart failure. His death was officially confirmed by his son, K.C. Amos, who reported that he had died more than a month earlier. The death certificate indicated that John Amos passed away on August 21 at a hospital in Inglewood and was cremated on August 30 without an autopsy. This news has reignited a feud between K.C. and his sister Shannon Amos, who claimed to have learned about their father’s passing through the media.
Shannon expressed devastation at not being informed about her father’s death and is struggling to process the uncertainties surrounding it. She has accused K.C. of elder abuse and financial exploitation of their father. Shannon had started a GoFundMe campaign in June 2023 to raise money for John Amos’ care, which he denied and stated that he was doing well. The feud escalated when K.C. was arrested following allegations of sending Shannon threatening messages. The Los Angeles police investigated the matter but ultimately closed the case without pressing charges against either party.
K.C. has denied all claims of abuse and Shannon’s accusations of mistreatment. John Amos’ spokesperson, Belinda Foster, clarified that Shannon was not notified of her father’s passing due to a no-contact order from the New Jersey Superior Court that K.C. was under. Foster noted that John Amos himself requested to be cremated to prevent Shannon from turning his death into a circus as she had with other aspects of his life. The feud between the siblings has deepened following their father’s death, with Shannon questioning the circumstances surrounding his passing.
In addition to his role in “Good Times”, John Amos also earned critical acclaim for his performance in the landmark 1977 miniseries “Roots”. His passing has brought to light the complicated dynamics within his family, with accusations of abuse and financial exploitation being prominent in the aftermath of his death. Despite the turmoil between K.C. and Shannon, it is evident that John Amos was a respected actor who made significant contributions to the entertainment industry throughout his career. The details of his passing and the ensuing family drama serve as a reminder of the complexities that often accompany the lives of public figures.
