John Amos, patriarch on 'Good Times' and an Emmy nominee for the block

John Amos, beloved actor from 'Good Times,' passed away at 84 due to natural causes.. He earned an Emmy nomination for his role in the 1977 miniseries 'Roots.'. Amos played James Evans Sr. in 'Good Times,' showcasing one of TV's first Black two-parent families.. The news of his death was confirmed by his publicist, Belinda Foster, on Tuesday.