'Good Occasions' Star John Amos Lifeless at 84

John Amoswho led “Good Occasions” as patriarch James Evans, has died … his son Kelly Christopher Amos introduced.

Per John's son, the Emmy-nominated actor died of pure causes in Los Angeles again on Aug. 21.

He continued… “It's with heartfelt unhappiness that I share with you that my father has transitioned. He was a person with the kindest coronary heart and a coronary heart of gold… and he was loved the world over. Many followers take into account him their TV father. He lived a great life. His legacy will dwell on in his excellent works in tv and movie as an actor.”

Along with his work in “Good Occasions,” John was recognized for taking part in Gordy the Weatherman on “The Mary Tyler Moore Present” and for portraying older Kunta Kinte on “Roots” — which earned him an Emmy nomination on the twenty ninth Emmy Awards.

Followers of “The West Wing” can even acknowledge John for his recurring function as Admiral Percy Fitzwallace … appearing reverse Martin Sheen and the late John Spencer throughout its 7-season run.

John is survived by his daughter, Shannonand his, Okay.C.who he welcomed with ex-wife Noel Mickelson.

The actor's youngsters discovered themselves at odds final yr, once they disagreed over his medical care and threw elder abuse allegations at each other … prompting a number of investigations by the authorities — however have been ultimately closed because of lack of proof.

Okay.C. was arrested again in July amid the sibling spat … after allegedly making threats towards Shannon's life.

Again in December, John was hopeful that his estranged household would work via their points… although, he repeatedly denied being a sufferer of elder abuse.

He was 84.