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Coming to America star John Amos has died aged 84

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Updated 19:33 1 Oct 2024 GMT+1Published 19:24 1 Oct 2024 GMT+1

Coming to America star John Amos has died aged 84

Amos' son confirmed the news in a statement today (October 1)

Gerrard Kaonga

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Actor John Amos, famous for his roles in the likes of Coming to America and Good Times has died at the age of 84, according to his family.

His son KC Amos confirmed that the veteran actor died on August 21 in Los Angeles.

In a statement, he said: “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned.

“He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life.

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"His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor.”

Amos reportedly died of natural causes.

More to follow.

Featured Image Credit: CBS via Getty Images / Bennett Raglin/WireImage

Topics: Celebrity, Hollywood

Gerrard Kaonga
Gerrard Kaonga

Gerrard is a Journalist at UNILAD and has dived headfirst into covering everything from breaking global stories to trending entertainment news. He has a bachelors in English Literature from Brunel University and has written across a number of different national and international publications. Most notably the Financial Times, Daily Express, Evening Standard and Newsweek.

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