John Amos, Actor Known for 'Good Times' and 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show,' Dies at 87

Character Actor With a Long Film and TV Career

Hollywood Remembers a Beloved Star

John Amos, the character actor known for his roles as James Evans Sr. on the sitcom "Good Times" and Gordy Howard on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," has died at the age of 87.

Amos's death was confirmed by his publicist, who said the actor died Saturday morning at his home in Los Angeles.

Amos's career spanned more than five decades, and he appeared in over 100 films and television shows.

He was born in Newark, New Jersey, and began his career in the theater.

In addition to "Good Times" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," Amos also appeared in such films as "Coming Home" (1978), "Roots" (1977), and "The Cosby Show" (1984).

Amos was a vocal advocate for civil rights and social justice.

He was a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Screen Actors Guild (SAG).

Amos was also a founding member of the Black Academy of Arts and Sciences.

In 2006, he was awarded the NAACP Image Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Amos is survived by his wife, Noel, and his three children.

His death is a great loss to the entertainment industry and the civil rights movement.

He will be remembered as a talented actor and a tireless advocate for social justice.