John Amos' Daughter Reveals She Learned of Dad's 'Heartbreaking' Death 'Through the Media': 'Left with Many Questions'

Shannon Amoslearned of her fatherJohn Amos' death through the news over one month after he died. News broke on Oct. 1 thatthe famed actor had died on Aug. 21 of natural causesin Los Angeles after his son, Kelly Christopher “K.C.” Amos, released a statement. TheRootsstar was 84. “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” K.C. wrote. “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over.

John Amos' Daughter Says She 'Should Have Had the Chance to Say Goodbye' After She Learned of His Death in the News

John Amos and Shannon Amos.Photo:Shannon Amos/Instagram Shannon Amos/Instagram Shannon Amos is continuing to speak out about her fatherJohn Amos' death after she revealedshe found out he died with the rest of the world. Shannon said she was “without words” after hearing the “heartbreaking news,” and in aposton Oct. 6, she further reflected on how she and her family are doing amidst the loss. “You spoke to me in my dreams just before you departed and I lit a candle for you on my altar to light your path,” Shannon continued in her post.

John Amos' Final Role Was inSuits LA— See the First Look

John Amos in “Suits L.A.".Photo:David Astorga/NBC David Astorga/NBC John Amoswill make a posthumous appearance in the upcomingSuits LAseries — his last role before his death in Aug. 21. In a first look photo, the Emmy-nominated actor appears as himself in the highly-anticipated legal drama though no plot details have been revealed. Amos can be seen sitting in front of a desk in what appears to be a legal office as he looks pensively off into the distance.

John Amos' Life in Photos

John Amos.Photo:Jim Spellman/WireImage Jim Spellman/WireImage Hollywood has lost another legend. On Oct. 1, John Amos' sonKelly Christopher “K.C.” Amosannounced that therevered actor died on Aug. 21, 2024. He was 84. “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” Kelly wrote. “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over." “My father loved working as an actor throughout his entire life,” he added.

John Amos' Son and Other Loved Ones Honor Late Actor at Celebration of Life Ceremony amid Ongoing Family Drama

From left: Najee Ali and K.C. Amos at John Amos' Celebration of Life on Nov. 21.Photo:Ed White, Najee Ali, Aiden Romero Ed White, Najee Ali, Aiden Romero Friends and family ofJohn Amosare remembering his legacy. “For many young African-American boys who grew up as I did, John Amos was the father figure that we didn’t have,” Ali said in a press release for the ceremony. “His role onGood Timesportrayed him as a loving husband and father, who was a provider and protector for his family.