John Amos’s cause of death has been confirmed, just over a month after he died on August 21 aged 84 . The Good Times actor died from congestive heart failure at a Los Angeles hospital, according to a death certificate obtained by People . No other significant medical conditions were listed as having contributed to his death, and no postmortem was performed.
While Amos died in August, his death was only recently announced by his son, film producer Kelly Christopher Amos. “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” he shared in a statement on October 1. “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. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor.
” Amos’s remains were cremated on August 30 – nine days after his death – the certificate reveals. Kelly is reportedly listed as the informant who notified the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health about his father’s death, as well as the person in possession of the ashes. People reports that Amos’s “place of disposition” is listed as Kelly’s address.
A year before the actor’s death, Kelly was arrested on suspicion of making “terroristic threats” against his sister, Shannon Amos, who had previously accused him of not providing appropriate care to their father amid his health issues. In March, the Los Angeles Poli.
