The Latest Breaking News from John Amos

Huge oil spill off Oman threatens disaster

Two slicks have appeared in Iranian waters, satellite imagery and video verified by Reuters show, as tit-for-tat attacks on oil tankers and other vessels by Iran and the United States spark concerns about environmental damage to the Gulf. John Amos, CEO of SkyTruth, which uses satellite imagery to detect oil…

Bangkok Post · Aug 15

Oil spill off Oman coast shows no sign of stabilising: analyst

Leaking crude oil from a tanker grounded off a nature reserve in Oman has created a slick covering almost 154 square miles, the country's government said on Monday (August 10). John Amos, CEO of environmental nonprofit SkyTruth, said there had not been any sign of vessel activity at the site…

Bangkok Post · Aug 11

John Amos wanted death announcement delayed to avoid 'circus'

John Amos' publicist has claimed the late actor had asked for the announcement of his death to be delayed so his daughter couldn't turn his passing into a "circus".

BANG Premier · Oct 4, 2024

Roots and Die Hard 2 star John Amos dies aged 84

‘It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,’ Amos’s son said in a statement

Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2024

"Good Times" actor John Amos dies at 84

The versatile TV and film actor died of natural causes in August, according to his son's statement

Salon · Oct 1, 2024

Actor John Amos, Known For 'Good Times' And 'Roots,' Dies

Remembering the legacy of actor John Amos, known for iconic roles in TV and film, and his advocacy for representation in entertainment.

Top News · Oct 1, 2024

John Amos once tried his hand at football before becoming a groundbreaking actor

Amos was a huge Chiefs fan.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 1, 2024

John Amos, father in groundbreaking sitcom Good Times, dies at 84

The TV patriarch, who also played the older Kunta Kinte on the mini-series Roots, died on 21 August, according to a statement from his son

The Guardian - US · Oct 1, 2024

John Amos death: Good Times and Coming to America actor dies aged 84

Actor is remembered by family as ‘a man with the kindest heart’

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2024

John Amos, patriarch on 'Good Times' and an Emmy nominee for the blockbuster 'Roots,' dies at 84

John Amos, who starred as the family patriarch on the hit 1970s sitcom “Good Times” and earned an Emmy nomination for his role in the seminal 1977 miniseries “Roots,” has died

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2024