John Amos, patriarch on ‘Good Times’ and an Emmy nominee for the blockbuster ‘Roots,’ dies at 84 The Associated PressJohn Amos, star of ‘Good Times’ and ‘Roots,’ dead at 84 CNNJohn Amos, actor in groundbreaking TV roles, dies at 84 The Washington PostJohn Amos, veteran actor of ‘Roots’ and ‘Good Times’ fame, dies at 84 NBC NewsJohn Amos, ‘Good Times’ Dad and ‘Roots’ Actor, Dies at 84 Variety