LeVar Burton On ‘Roots’ Costar John Amos: “May His Name Forever Be Blessed”

LeVar Burton shared his thoughts on the late John Amos during an appearance on ABC's The View today.

October 3, 2024 · 1 min · 86 words · Sydney Carter

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The whole family, the father making it work for the family.

And John Amos changed that.

May his name forever be blessed.

LeVar Burton and John Amos at 2007 5th Annual TV Land Awards on red carpet

LeVar Burton and John Amos at 2007 5th Annual TV Land AwardsJeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc

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Amos died August 21 at the age of 84.

His death was announced on October 1 by his son Kelly Christopher Amos.

According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiners office, Amos died of congestive heart failure.

See a first look image of Amos in the pilothere.