'' Success ' Star John Amos Dead at 84 

John Amos, who led “Prosperities” as patriarch James Evans, has actually passed away … his child Kelly Christopher Amos revealed.

Per John’s child, the Emmy-nominated star passed away in Los Angeles back on Aug. 21 of natural causes.

He continued … “It is with genuine unhappiness that I show you that my daddy has actually transitioned. He was a male with the kindest heart and a heart of gold … and he was liked the world over. Numerous fans consider him their television daddy. He lived a great life. His tradition will reside on in his exceptional operate in tv and movie as a star.”

In addition to his operate in “Success,” John was understood for playing Gordy the Weatherman on “The Mary Tyler Moore Program” and for representing older Kunta Kinte on “Roots”– which made him an Emmy election at the 29th Emmy Awards.

Fans of “The West Wing” will likewise acknowledge John for his repeating function as Admiral Percy Fitzwallace … acting opposite Martin Shine and the late John Spencer.

John is made it through by his child, Shannon, and child, K.C., who he invited with ex-wife Noel Mickelson. The star’s kids discovered themselves at chances in 2015, when they disagreed over his treatment and tossed older abuse accusations at one another … triggering numerous examinations by the authorities– however was ultimately closed due to absence of proof.

He was 84.

RIP