John Amos’ Memorial Revealed Months After His Passing

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Actor John Amos arrives at the 2005 DVD Exclusive Awards at the Annenberg Building at the California Science Center on February 8, 2005 in Los Angeles, California.
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After the passing of beloved actor, John Amos, the details about his memorial have finally been revealed.

The late actor’s daughter, Shannon, took to her Instagram to share the update. “John Amos Memorial and Celebration of Life, Nov 23rd, 2024,” the caption read. It continued, “Though we may have learned the news late, we are sending my dad’s spirit home with a beautiful Celebration of Life and Legacy.”

“Known worldwide as ‘America’s Father,’ John Amos broke barriers with his roles in Good Times, Roots, The West Wing, and Coming to America. Beyond the screen, he was a passionate humanitarian—advocating for children with disabilities and joining forces with Nelson Mandela in the fight to end apartheid,” she added.

The memorial is set to feature special speakers, musical performances, and video tribute to celebrate his life and legacy, according to The RootWe reported that John Amos passed away at 84 from congestive heart failure on August 21. However, the news of his passing wasn’t made public until a few months later.