John Amos, “Roots” and “Good Times” actor, dies at 84 CBS NewsJohn Amos’ Daughter Reveals She Learned About His Death Through Media Hollywood ReporterJohn Amos remembered by Al Roker, ‘West Wing’ co-stars: ‘This one hits different’ USA TODAYJohn Amos, patriarch on ‘Good Times’ and an Emmy nominee for the blockbuster ‘Roots,’ dies at 84 The Associated PressJohn Amos, Emmy-nominated ‘Good Times’ and ‘Roots’ actor, dies at 84 ABC News