Actor John Amos, whose long career included a wide range of iconic roles in works such as "Roots," "Good Times" and "The West Wing," died last month, his family said Tuesday.
He was 84 when he passed away from natural causes in Los Angeles on Aug. 21.
Many fans consider him their TV father.
His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor.”John Amos in 'Good Times'.
His television career was revitalized in 1999 when he was cast on acclaimed White House drama "The West Wing," where he appeared for five seasons as Admiral Percy “Fitz” Fitzwallace.
Persons:
John Amos, Belinda Foster, ”, Kelly Christopher Amos, ” John Amos, Amos, James Evans, Norman Lear, Toby, Ben Vereen, LeVar Burton, Louis Gossett Jr, Leslie Uggams, Cleo McDowell, Eddie Murphy, Bruce Willis, Percy “ Fitz ” Fitzwallace
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Associated Press, CBS, Everett, White
Locations:
Los Angeles, Chicago, America