John Amos, Admiral Fitzwallace on West Wings' death was announced today.

[irisblue]

I forgot this clip

"The unit got over it"








Source-https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/john-amos-dead-good-times-roots-1236019054/


snip-"John Amos, the TV writer turned Emmy-nominated actor who starred as the stoic father on Good Times before he was fired from the landmark sitcom for objecting to stereotypes and admittedly letting his temper get the best of him, has died. He was 84. Amos died Aug. 21 in Los Angeles of natural causes, his son, K.C. Amos, announced. “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” he said in a statement. “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, who played football at Colorado State University and had training camp tryouts with the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League, saw his showbiz career take off after he landed a gig to play WJN-TV weatherman Gordy Howard on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. The New Jersey native received his Emmy nom for portraying Toby, the older version of Kunta Kinte, on the acclaimed 1977 ABC miniseries Roots, and he had a recurring role as Admiral Percy Fitzwallace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on NBC’s West Wing."

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[chowder66]

1. Oh man! Stop!!!! No more deaths!!

[TwilightZone]

2. Mary Tyler Moore Show, Good Times, Roots

That guy got around. Pretty remarkable career.

[maveric]

3. Coming to America.

He was great in Roots.

[BootinUp]

11. American Flyers nt

[DFW]

15. He was great in both

He could do drama as well as comedy

[Quiet Em]

19. He also played Chelsea's father's boyfriend in

2 and 1/2 men. He was in so many roles over the years. I always enjoyed watching him.

[irisblue]

4. Forgot this clip from Good Times

[nolabear]

5. What a week. *sigh*

I really liked him as an actor. What a long and storied career.

[BootinUp]

6. RIP big guy nt

[3catwoman3]

7. His portrayal of Admiral Fitzwallace was perfect.

[doc03]

8. John Amos played football for the Wheeling

WV Ironmen back in the early 70s.

[Drum]

16. That's where I grew up!

[tulipsandroses]

9. Damn Damn Damn! We are all Florida Evans Today

One of the most memorable moments in tv history. Florida grieving James’ death.
https://m.

[MagickMuffin]

10. Died Aug 21 but just now hearing about it

Take flight and sail into the light!

[LeftInTX]

12. Oh that's sad....

[ellie]

13. I loved him

Rest in peace, John.

[BlueWaveNeverEnd]

14. Good Times! RIP

[Renew Deal]

17. He was the owner of McDowells

The golden arch’s

[ProfessorGAC]

18. I Had Forgotten He Was In Roots

He also played a traitorous bad guy in Die Hard 2.