Amos son Kelly Christopher reported his death to Los Angeles County, per the outlet.
Amos said in a statement toThe Hollywood Reporter.
Many fans consider him their TV father.
John Amos at One Time Warner Center on Oct. 5, 2015 in NYC.Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Time Warner Inc.
He lived a good life.
His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor.
During the first three seasons of CBSs groundbreaking showGood Times, Amos played James Evans Sr.
He also starred as adult Kunta Kinte inRoots, which earned him an Emmy nomination.
On Tuesday, Amos daughter said that she learned about her fathers deathat the same time as the public.
Still, there is some semblance of peace in knowing my father is finally free.
