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John Amos Was Fired From 'Good Times' After Three Successful Seasons — Here's Why
John Amos passed away at the age of 84 on Aug. 21,
For three seasons, John Amos starred in the sitcom Good Times, which centered on a Black family with two parents, presenting a strong, united image.
From to , John portrayed the family's patriarch, James Evans Sr., appearing in 61 episodes, according to his IMDb credits.
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Sadly, John passed away at the age of 84 on Aug.
21, , though the media did not learn of his death until Oct. 1. What's more, his daughter, Shannon Amos, was unaware of her father's death until she heard it from the media as well.
His death brought not only tears and heartache for those who were close to him but also lingering questions in need of clarification, one of which is, why did he leave Good Times?
The truth is, he was fired. Here’s everything you need to know about his time on the show.