John Amos’ publicist, Belinda Foster, reveals why the announcement of his passing was delayed.
According to reports Foster said Amos requested the delay so his daughter, Shannon wouldn’t turn his passing into a “spectacle.” In a statement she said, “I represented John Amos for over 30 years as his publicist of record. The media knows this, along with John’s agencies of record. Over the years, we grew close to one another to the point of a familial relationship. In the last few years, he often referred to me as his ‘daughter.’ This was not a fraud by John, K.C., or myself. He was like a father to me. I deeply mourn his passing.”
Foster continued, “Shannon’s claims that John was abused are false. K.C., Eugene, and I, along with numerous others, cared for him. On several occasions when Shannon claimed that he was abused, law enforcement authorities sat with John and confirmed his well-being.”
She added, “At the time of John’s passing, K.C. was under a strict no-contact order from the Superior Court of New Jersey based on the Complaint that his sister Shannon brought against him in 2023. As a condition of his Pretrial Release, K.C. is precluded from making any contact with Shannon directly or indirectly by phone, social media, or any method of communication.”
Belinda Foster ended with, “At the time of his death, John was concerned that Shannon might turn his death and interment into a circus as she had done with other aspects of his life. It was John who requested the delay in announcing his death to Shannon and the rest of the world.”
This statement comes after we reported that Shannon Amos revealed she learned about her father’s death on social media. John Amos passed away on August 21st, however, the news didn’t break until October 1st. He passed away from congestive heart failure at 84 years old.