John Amos At The 2012 New York City Premiere Of Tyler Perry's Editorial Photo

Actor and former college football player John Amos at the 2012 New York City premiere of Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection at the AMC Lincoln Square Theater on June 25, 2012. Amos plays the role of Pastor Nelson in the production. Amos appeared on stage, screen, and television. He gained fame playing the role of James Evans Sr. in the hit Norman Lear comedy Good Times. In the same decade he played Kunta Kinte at the stage of middle age. Although his death was not revealed until October 1, 2024, his demise, from natural causes, was actually August 21, 2024, in Los Angeles, at the age of 84.