John Amos’ daughter Shannon Amos found out about his death – more than a month after he passed away.
Son of late actor Kelly Christopher “Casey” Amos informed of his father’s death on Tuesday, sharing that the ‘Roots’ star died of natural causes on August 21 at the age of 84.
Casey, 53, said in a statement, “I am deeply saddened to announce that my father has been diagnosed with the infection.” “He was a man with a kind heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved around the world. Many fans consider him their TV father.
“He lived a good life,” his son said. His legacy will live on because of his outstanding work as an actor in television and film.”
Casey also shared that the two have made a documentary about the actor’s life which is yet to be released.
“He was my father, my best friend and my hero,” he concluded. “Thank you for your prayers and support at this time.”
Hours later, Shannon, 58, shared on Instagram that she was left “without words” in the wake of the tragic news.
“Our family received the heartbreaking news that my father, John Allen Amos, Jr., was infected on August 21,” she wrote in the caption. Post“Like many of you after learning about it through the media, we are devastated and are left with many questions about how this happened 45 days ago.”
“This should be a time to honor and celebrate his life, yet we are struggling to deal with the wave of emotions and uncertainties surrounding his passing. Still, there is some semblance of peace in knowing that my father is finally free.”
“My family and I deeply appreciate the outpouring of love, calls and messages. Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers, Shannon concluded her post. “Thank you.”
Despite Shannon’s shocking revelations, her relationship with Amos had its challenges.
He made this allegation in June 2023 Her father was a victim of “elder abuse” At the hands of an unnamed “caretaker”.
“The cruelty inflicted upon my father makes me question what kind of person can commit such acts,” she wrote on a since-deleted GoFundMe page.
A month later, Amos Shannon accused of elder abuseWhich his representative rejected.
,She’ll be the primary suspect – if you will.”Amos revealed in a video filmed while calling from his hospital bed. “I don’t know if that’s the right word to use. But he is the one I would hold responsible for my elder abuse. “This is definitely a case of elder abuse.”
In December 2023, the “Good Times” actor revealed People That he has a “bitter relationship” with Shannon.
“At the moment, it is somewhat intense, but do not pay attention to what you may read or hear in the newspaper or on this medium or that medium platform. Suffice it to say, we’re still family, and we love each other, and that’s the bottom line,” he said.
“This is her brother, she is my daughter, my first child,” he explained. “I love him. Casey loves his sister. I think we just had a bittersweet relationship, which can be best described in the newspapers, but everything heals with time, and the love is still there.”
At the time, the late star said he believed “all families go through some type of trials and tribulations.”
