The late John Amos – famous for his television roles in Good Times, Roots and more — admittedly managed family drama in the years leading up to his death. The 84-year-old became embroiled in a legal situation when his daughter, Shannon Amos, filed a complaint claiming that her father was the victim of elderly abuse and financial exploitation. Shannon accused her brother, Kelly Christopher K.C. Amos, of neglecting John, but the father-son duo denied that there was anything wrong. John shared his two children with ex-wife Noel Mickelson.
When news of John’s death broke in October 2024, Shannon penned a heartfelt Instagram post. In her lengthy caption, Shannon claimed that she and other relatives only found out “through the media” that her father had died.
“I am without words,” Shannon began in her caption. “Our family has received the heartbreaking news that my Dad, John Allen Amos, Jr., transitioned on August 21st. We are devastated and left with many questions about how this happened 45 days ago, learning about it through the media like so many of you.”
The television producer and screenwriter added that she and her family were “struggling to navigate the wave of emotions and uncertainties surrounding [her dad’s] passing.” However, Shannon also noted that there was “some semblance of peace in knowing [her] father [was] finally free.”
Learn more about the family drama between John Amos and his daughter, below.
John died on August 21, 2024, but his son, K.C., didn’t reveal the news until October 1, 2024.
Per his statement to PEOPLE, K.C. noted that John died of natural causes.
