John Amos’ Death Raises Eyebrows, Elder Abuse Controversy Resurfaces Amid Family Revealing the True Date He Passed Away

“Good Times” fans were devastated to learn of actor John Amos‘ passing at the age of 84. The announcement was pushed out to the media by a representative on behalf of the legend’s son, Kelly Christopher “K.C.” Amos, on Oct. 1.“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” said K.C. “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold … and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life,” he continued, reflecting on the legacy of work the former collegiate football star left behind.The Newark, New Jersey, native’s career included appearing in “Coming to America” and “Coming 2 America” alongside Eddie Murphy, “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “The West Wing,” and of course as patriarch of the Evans family, James, on “Good Times.”Amid the shock of his passing was the realization that John had not died the day the news broke — his transition occurred on Aug. 21, more than a month earlier, as confirmed by Variety. On Twitter, the outpouring of condolences were met with a single persistent question: “Why are we just now hearing about this in...