John Amos' family accuses his son of isolating actor from relatives and close friends before his death

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA: John Amos, the beloved star of 'Good Times,' died at 84, breaking the news on October 1, although he died on August 21 in California. His death, attributed to congestive heart failure, has raised eyebrows and sparked controversy. 

As the dust settles, his family has alleged that his son, Kelly Christopher Amos, isolated the legendary actor from loved ones in his final months. This revelation exposes a troubling family rift, complicating the circumstances surrounding Amos' death.

John Amos’s family releases statement after his death

In a family statement, John Amos’ relatives expressed their deep concerns, stating, "Over the past year, John Amos was isolated from his family and close friends by Kelly "KC" Amos, Eugene Brummet and Belinda Foster," as per TMZ.

They added, "Despite our repeated attempts to maintain contact, KC prevented access to him, controlled and monitored his calls and severed ties with John's daughter Shannon Amos, his brother Leslie "Syl" Franklin, his grandchildren Quiera Colston and Jhazz Williams, his business manager Paul Baldessare, his god-daughter Amy Goudy, his niece Sherri Korsun, his former accountant and other close family members, friends, and loved ones." 

The family emphasized that while KC portrayed a close father-son relationship on social media, the reality was far more complicated.

John Amos’s family reveals actor’s health condition

John Amos' family revealed that he suffered from dementia and claimed, "KC often gave John verbal prompts to create a narrative on social media that was not reflective of the truth. We were deeply concerned that our father may have been neglected and isolated during his final days as we received photos from concerned neighbors and a medical professional."

They were shocked to learn of his death through media reports this week, despite him dying in August. A death certificate reveals that John was cremated nine days later, with KC listed as the notifier to the county. The document also indicates KC holds John's ashes. The family is now questioning why they weren't informed by medical professionals, the coroner, or authorities, accusing KC of neglecting to notify them.

They stated, "We believe there are critical questions that need answers, especially since we believe KC likely made the decision to have John Amos cremated without the family’s knowledge. We suspect these actions may have been taken to alter potential wills and collect life insurance or other benefits. This is made even more concerning by KC's struggles with addiction and mental health issues, as well as his previous arrests." 

The family expressed that they are "saddened and outraged" and "refuse to rule out the possibility of foul play."

John Amos' family's statement sparks debate online

After hearing the troubling statements from John Amos' family regarding the actor's health and their outrage over his isolation before his death, many online users have commented on Facebook to express their sympathy for John and his family.  

One user wrote, "Well why they didn't forcefully go check on him over the weeks. Usually the family members complaining are the ones who don't wanna help with the sick person but definitely want their cut when the person dies. I'm sure Mr Amos had a will and trust. So if they were getting anything a lawyer would call to let them know." 

A second shared, "I wonder what was the reason for him doing that. I know John kids been going back and forth for a minute now."

Another user commented, "Awful children that treated their parents like this will not be tolerated."

A fourth stated, "This is so sad and heartbreaking my heart goes out to Shannon and the family."

One person wrote, "That is pure evil!"

Another commented, "Mr Amos probaly wanted them kept away...."

A user asserted, "Probably for good reason. Family can be a pain. If you don’t agree then you got none."

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