John Amos, star of Roots and Coming To America, dies at 84
John Amos, the actor known for his roles in "Roots" and "Coming To America," has died at 84. He passed away on August 21 in Los Angeles from natural causes, according to reports. Amos gained fame in the 1970s, first as Gordy Howard on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and later as James Evans Sr. in "Good Times." He received an Emmy nomination for his role in "Roots." In addition to his iconic roles, Amos played Cleo McDowell in "Coming To America" and Admiral Percy Fitzwallace in "The West Wing." His career spanned decades, making significant contributions to television and film.