Actor John Amos’ daughter has hired legal counsel to probe the circumstances surrounding her father’s passing. This move comes amid an ongoing verbal dispute with her brother regarding their father’s care leading up to his death. Amos, renowned for his iconic television roles in the 1970s on “Good Times” and “Roots,” passed away on August 21 due to congestive heart failure, as confirmed by his publicist, Belinda Foster, on October 1.
Shannon Amos, aged 58 and a co-trustee of her father’s estate, along with five other family members and two close associates of John Amos, released a statement revealing that they were not informed of his passing until it was made public by the media on the same day. On the other hand, Shannon’s brother, K.C. Amos, aged 54, claimed that their father had expressly requested not to inform his sister and other family members immediately upon his demise. “There was a discussion about notifying other family members, but Pops instructed me not to contact anyone, and I respected his wishes,” K.C. Amos stated last month.
Shannon Amos disclosed in a recent interview that she has sought her father’s medical records from Centinela Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he died, yet has yet to receive a response. Hospital officials cited patient privacy laws as the reason for their inability to comment on the matter.
James H. Davis III, the attorney retained by Shannon Amos to investigate her father’s death, emphasized in a news release received by NBC News on December 24 that the family deserves clarity on the circumstances surrounding John Amos’ care and passing. Davis expressed a commitment to exploring all available avenues to address these unanswered questions.
This legal representation marks the latest development in an ongoing rift between John Amos’ two children. Shannon Amos stated that while K.C. Amos and Belinda Foster maintain regular communication, she is excluded due to the existing discord.
The family discord dates back to disagreements over their mother’s care and estate management. Following their mother’s passing in 2016 due to sepsis and a malignant tumor, the siblings briefly reconciled. However, Shannon Amos cited K.C. Amos’ challenges with addiction and financial management as factors leading to their estrangement in August 2020, after which he moved in with their father.
K.C. Amos refuted claims of struggling with addiction and financial responsibilities, dismissing them as unfounded. He asserted his commitment to maintaining a balanced and dignified life in memory of his parents.
Shannon Amos previously alleged elder abuse against her father in a June 8, 2023 Instagram post, prompting her to initiate a GoFundMe campaign for his care and legal needs. The fundraiser was removed without explanation by the platform after Mr. Amos expressed a wish to decline the raised funds. The investigation into these matters is ongoing.
Actor John Amos was at the center of an elder abuse investigation, as reported by a news release from the sheriff’s office. Living in Westcliffe, Colorado at the time, Custer County Sheriff Lloyd Smith stated that a criminal investigation had been conducted with evidence collected and analyzed. However, the district attorney ultimately decided not to press charges due to insufficient evidence.
In a video posted on Instagram by K.C. Amos on June 15, 2023, John Amos expressed concerns about ongoing issues with his daughter, alleging that she was taking advantage of him. John Amos attributed his mistreatment to his daughter, citing it as a clear case of elderly abuse, though specific details were not disclosed.
Private investigator Kevin Faler, hired by John Amos, described the abuse as financial in nature but did not provide further specifics. Shannon Amos, when questioned about the allegations, claimed her father’s vulnerable state due to health issues made him susceptible to manipulation.
Subsequently, K.C. Amos was arrested in West Orange, New Jersey, following a complaint by Shannon Amos to the local police alleging threats on her life. However, no charges were filed in relation to the incident, with the case officially closed later on.
Further investigations conducted by the Los Angeles Police Department in response to a complaint filed by Shannon Amos did not find any evidence of wrongdoing. Despite claims of isolation by Shannon Amos and family members, K.C. Amos and Foster denied the accusations, stating that contacts with John Amos had ceased by his choice.
K.C. Amos refuted allegations of elder abuse, asserting that no form of abuse or neglect had been inflicted upon his father. The case remains a subject of ongoing legal scrutiny involving multiple parties and law enforcement agencies.
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