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John Amos’ Kids & Their Family Feud Over Father’s Legacy, Explained

John Amos' kids have been locked in a bitter battle over their father's life and legacy. Now that he's passed, where does it leave them?

(Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for NAACP Legal Defense Fund) John Amos, who died on Aug. 21, 2024, played America’s dad in his role as James Evans Sr. on Good Times. john Amos with his daughter Shannon (right) alongside Barry Shabaka Henley and Greta (left) attend “Cure Autism Now’s” 3rd annual “Acts of Love” fundraising event at The Coronet Theatre North Cienga Blvd West Hollywood on November 8 2004 in Los Angeles. She didn’t pull punches, claiming point blank that her younger brother was guilty of elder abuse, impersonating his father in communications, using his finances and disregarding his medical needs

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