John Amos’ daughter learned the “devastating news” of her father’s death from the media

While many in the Black community mourn the loss of one other cultural icon, John Amos’ daughter Shannon says she, like many of us, learned of her father’s death through the media. In An Instagram post paying tribute to her father– mused the late actor’s daughter after receiving the “devastating news”.

“I have no words,” she wrote in the caption of the post. “We are devastated and have many questions about what happened 45 days ago, learning about it from the media, as many of you do.”

“This needs to be a time to honor and rejoice his life, but we’re struggling to deal with the wave of emotion and uncertainty surrounding his death. Still, knowing that my father is finally free gives me some peace,” she added.

On October 1, the actor’s son, Kelly Christopher “KC” Amos, announced that his father died of natural causes on August 21. The news followed months of uncertainty about the “Roots” actor’s health after Shannon publicly stated that her father was a victim of elder abuse. In Instagram post from June 2023the actor’s daughter claimed his life was “hanging in the balance” after he was allegedly admitted to intensive care, adding allegations of “elder abuse and financial exploitation”. Shortly after the incident, Amos issued an announcement denying the reports.

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“To all my fans, I would like you to know that I’m doing well. I’m not in the ICU and I’ve never fought for my life,” the actor said then: in response to CNN.

The conflicting claims exposed the ongoing battle between Amos’ only children over the star’s custody and legacy. While Shannon claims that her brother’s power over their father and his affairs led to elder abuse, KC claims that his sister launched a multi-layered crusade to assassinate his character in an try and make him appear “unfit.” in response to The Hollywood Reporter. Despite the sibling tension, Amos said in a December 2023 interview with Love magazine. People Magazine.

“It’s quite scathing at the moment, but it doesn’t matter what you may read or hear in the newspaper or on this medium or on this platform,” the actor said. “Suffice it to say that we are still a family and we love each other, and that is the most important thing.”