John Amos, the actor who played the father fromGood Times, has died.

It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned, K.C.

Amos said in a statement toThe Hollywood Reporter.

LOS ANGELES - JULY 1: Pictured is John Amos (as James Evans, Sr.) in the CBS television situation comedy, GOOD TIMES. July 1, 1978. (Photo by CBS via Getty Images)

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Many fans consider him their TV father.

He lived a good life.

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

He also starred in a one-man play called Halleys Comet.

His showbiz career took off when he played weatherman Gordy Howard onThe Mary Tyler Moore Show.