broke the news of his father’s death on Tuesday, sharing that the “Roots” star died on Aug. 21 of natural causes at age 84.“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” K.C., 53, said in a statement. “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.”His son added: “He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor.”K.C.
also shared that the two made a documentary about the actor’s life that has yet to be released.“He was my dad, my best friend, and my hero,” he concluded. “Thank you for your prayers and support at this time.”Hours later, Shannon, 58, took to Instagram to share that she was left “without words” in the wake of the tragic news.“Our family has received the heartbreaking news that my Dad, John Allen Amos, Jr., transitioned on August 21st,” she captioned her post. “We are devastated and left with many questions about how this happened 45 days ago, learning about it through the media like so many of you.“This should be a time of honoring and celebrating his life, yet we are struggling to navigate the wave of emotions and uncertainties surrounding his passing.
Still, there is some semblance of peace in knowing my father is finally free.“My family and I deeply appreciate the outpouring of love, calls, and texts.
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