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John Amos, star of 'Good Times' and 'Roots,' dies at 84

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John Amos, known for his roles in the 1970s TV shows "Good Times" and "Roots," died on August 21 at the age of 84. His son, K.C. Amos, announced the news on October 1. Amos portrayed James Evans in "Good Times" and the older Kunta Kinte in "Roots." He also appeared as Gordy Howard in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." Before acting, Amos had a brief career in professional football during the 1960s.

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