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RIP John Amos
« on: October 01, 2024, 06:21:30 PM »
was 84
Seem like someone I would liked to have a beer with.

John Amos, ‘Good Times’ Dad and ‘Roots’ Actor, Dies at 84
https://variety.com/2024/tv/obituaries-people-news/john-amos-dead-good-times-roots-1236161810/
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Re: RIP John Amos
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2024, 07:13:59 PM »
What is it with this damn week?

Rip and don't forget Beastmaster.
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And sometimes goes on and on and on.

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Re: RIP John Amos
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2024, 11:09:22 PM »
Mr McDowell in Coming to America. 

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0025309/

Looking up his other movies:

Die Hard II
Lots of other TV appearances.
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Re: RIP John Amos
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2024, 06:52:37 AM »
What is it with this damn week?

Rip and don't forget Beastmaster.

You beat me to it. He had a strong supporting role in The Beastmaster, and the obit didn't even mention it.
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