John Amos - a legendary star of the big and small screens - has sadly died at the age of 84.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, the news was confirmed by Amos' son, K.C. Amos.

In a statement, the actor's son said: "It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned.

"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. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor."

His son also confirmed that Amos died on August 21 in Los Angeles of natural causes.

Amos is perhaps best known for his role as James Evans Sr. on the groundbreaking TV series Good Times from 1974 to 1976.

His character was a firm yet loving father figure, resonating with audiences and becoming a cultural icon - fondly remembered to this day.

His departure from Good Times made national news, as he was fired due to creative differences with the show’s producers, who he felt were not adequately portraying African-American families.

He later admitted in an interview with PBS that he was felt a strong "responsibility" with the fact he was "a Black actor portraying the first black father on TV with a complete family".

According to Amos, his creative differences with the Good Times producers led to him being labeled a "disruptive factor", per The LA Times, and getting fired from the show.

Recalling the phone call he received from Norman Lear about his firing, Amos told the Television Academy: "I didn’t curse or anything. I just hung up the phone.

"And he didn’t call me back to see if I might have anything else to say. I never heard from him again for months and months and months."

He later revealed: "As I look back on it, it was a wonderful experience from a standpoint that I got to show America what a black father feels."

Nevertheless, Amos' talent meant that he wasn't held down for long, and Amos went on to star as the adult Kunta Kinte in the seminal mini-series Roots in 1977. His powerful performance brought him critical acclaim and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

On the big screens, fans will no doubt fondly remember his role in the hit comedy film Coming to America as Cleo McDowell, a role that perfectly showcased his comedic abilities.

He would reprise the role in the 2021 sequel Coming 2 America.

Other notable television roles include Captain Dolan in Hunter, Fred Wilkes in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Admiral Percy Fitzwallace in The West Wing.

Despite landing his first television acting role back in 1970, Amos remained active in the entertainment industry, participating in various television and movie projects.

In the last 20 years, he's appeared on hit US television shows such as My Name Is Earl, Two And A Half Men, The Ranch, Ballers, and The Righteous Gemstones

Born on December 27, 1939, in Newark, New Jersey, Amos attended Colorado State University, where he majored in sociology and played on the football team.

His athletic prowess on the football field would see him play for the Norfolk Neptunes and Wheeling Ironmen in the Continental Football League in 1965. The following year, he joined the Jersey City Jets and Waterbury Orbits in the Atlantic Coast Football League.

In 1967, John Amos signed as a free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League. Coach Hank Stram critiqued him by saying, "You're not a football player, you're a man who is trying to play football."

Our thoughts go out to Amos' family, friends, and fans at this time.

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Pam Van Sant has honored her late husband, Treat Williams, on what would have been their 35th wedding anniversary.

As previously reported, the Everwood star tragically passed away on June 12 following a motorcycle accident where he collided with a Honda.

The news of the 71-year-old's passing was confirmed by Barry McPherson, his agent of 15 years who said in a statement to PEOPLE: "He was killed this afternoon. He was making a left or a right [and] a car cut him off," McPherson said. "I'm just devastated. He was the nicest guy. He was so talented."

"He was really proud of his performance this year. He's been so happy with the work that I got him. He's had a balanced career," McPherson continued.

The accident happened at around 5:00PM as confirmed by Jacob Gribble, the fire chief for Dorset, Vermont. Investigators confirmed that the crash involved the motorcycle and one other vehicle, which they believe was turning and didn't see the Hair actor.

Williams was the only one injured in the accident and was airlifted to a New York hospital but sadly nothing could be done to save his life. Meanwhile, the driver of the car, who has since been identified as Ryan Koss, left the scene without any injuries, and he was not intoxicated.

According to the Daily Mail, additional details surrounding Williams' death disclosed that Williams was conscious and talking to paramedics on the sidewalk before he succumbed to his injuries.

Matt Rapphahn, an eyewitness to the crash, said: "He [Williams] was totally laid out, and they were asking him basic questions, like do you know where you are, and what's your wife's name, that kind of stuff."

"He was responsive. He seemed like he was awake the whole time because, obviously, when they had to move him, you could see he was in a great deal of pain. They loaded him up into the ambulance and drove off," he concluded while adding that he was "hopeful" that Williams would make a recovery.

Two weeks after his death, Williams' wife Pamela Van Sant took to her late husband's Instagram Story to commemorate the couple's 35th wedding anniversary.

The 68-year-old - who has worked as an actor and producer - shared heartwarming pictures of herself and the actor throughout their decades-long marriage.

The first picture on his social media page was of the couple on their wedding day in 1988, and the caption read: "Happy anniversary honey! 35 years."

The American Masters actress then shared a more recent photo of the two smiling in the great outdoors, with her holding their pup.

Van Sant then concluded her tribute with a picture of her gazing at her husband while both donned traditional Balinese wedding attire. The caption read: "1st anniversary on location in Bali."

The actor is survived by his wife, and their two children: son Gill Williams, 31, and daughter Elinor "Ellie" Williams, 25.

Our thoughts continue to be with Williams' family and friends at this time.

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Matthew Perry's former co-star Ione Skye has shared the beautiful final text messages she received from the actor just days before his death at the age of 54.

Skye, 53, and Perry have been friends for decades, having met while starring alongside each other in A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon in 1988, with the late River Phoenix.

The pair appeared to have maintained a close friendship since the movie - which was Perry's first ever film role - as Skye took to Instagram to share her sorrow at his passing as well as the sweet messages they exchanged just days earlier.

She posted a photo of them in their teens, adding the caption: "My last exchange a week ago. I’m very very sad. Loved this guy."

In the messages, Perry can be seen telling her: "Hi! I hope all is well. I was meditating (I meditate now) and 'In Your Eyes' started playing. And I instantly thought of how beautiful you are."

In the message, which was sent on October 15, he referenced the song from Skye's 1989 film Say Anything.

She responded: "Awe. I love that. Xo," to which he replied: "Hope you are healthy and happy."

Skye told him: "Yes, I am both. I think! Good to hear from you. I only have nice memories with you," to which Perry responded: "Me too. That one afternoon, I was just sitting in my apartment, and there you were!"

Fans flooded the comments to share their condolences, writing: "How lucky were you to have that beautiful experience on set with both River Phoenix and Matthew Perry. What amazing memories you must have. Sending you love during this difficult time."

Others added: "That’s really wild that he’d just reached out to you bc he heard the song from your movie. That seems very meant to be. So sorry for the loss of your friend," and: "This is how I remember Matthew Perry! A Night In The Life of Jimmy Reardon! Such a good movie! Thank you for sharing!"

Another commented: "This one really hurts! Thank you for sharing. I loved his character in 'A Night in the Life Jimmy Reardan' with you & River."

Perry's family had also shared a statement in the wake of the star's untimely passing, telling People: "We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother.

"Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend. You all meant so much to him and we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love."

Other stars and colleagues had also paid tribute to Perry, with Hank Azaria describing him as the "funniest man ever" in a heartfelt statement.

He wrote: "Matthew and I became really good friends and we were really more like brothers for a long time. We drank a lot together, we laughed a lot together, we were there for each other in the early days of our career."

An initial autopsy has been concluded however Perry's cause of death remains inconclusive pending toxicology reports, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. It also confirmed his body is ready to be released to his family.

Our thoughts remain with Matthew Perry's family, friends, and fans during this heartbreaking time.

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American actor and comedian best known for his roles in films including Wedding Crashers, Zoolander, and Marley & Me, Owen Wilson, has recently opened up about his mental health struggles and how his brother helped him following a suicide attempt.

In 2007, the now 57-year-old actor attempted to take his own life during a very dark personal period. Almost 14 years later, in 2014, Wilson revealed to Esquire that his older brother Andrew helped him on a daily basis in the months after.

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Wilson does not often speak about the dark period of his life

Although Wilson “doesn’t talk much” about the difficult time, he confessed to journalist Ryan D'Agostino that his brother, four years his senior, moved in with him when he returned home from the hospital.

D'Agostino reported that Andrew, also an actor, was "rising with him each morning and writing up little schedules for each day so that life seemed at first manageable and then, at some point, a long time later, actually good."

Tragically, Wilson also revealed later in the cover story that he thought about death from an alarmingly young age. He recalled: "As a kid, there's a lot of things that you think about. Death — that kind of landed with me when I was about 11. And I don't remember ever talking with my parents about it.

"Although I do remember one time saying to my dad — and I remember exactly where in the house — saying, 'I worry about dying,' and seeing my dad turn away and catch himself. And I was surprised to see that reaction. But who knows, maybe that was part of why I said it."

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The actor is now doing much better

Thankfully, Wilson also noted that he is now in a “lucky place”. He told the well-known men’s lifestyle magazine: “I've been in sort of a lucky place of feeling pretty appreciative of things. I know everything's kind of up and down, but when you get on one of these waves, you've gotta ride it as long as you can.

"I've just felt — yeah. Feeling pretty grateful. Well, grateful's one of those words that get used all the time. Appreciative. Of, you know, stuff."

Almost two decades after the attempted suicide, Wilson is still acting and has recently appeared in the action thriller Runner alongside Alan Ritchson.

He is also set to star in Rolling Loud and Focker-in-Law, and voiced the main character in the animated film Charlie the Wonderdog last year.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.

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Tributes have started pouring in for former X-Men star Adan Canto as it was confirmed that the star had passed away aged 42.

The actor tragically died on Monday following a short and private battle with appendiceal cancer as per Variety.

USA Today also confirmed the news after Jennifer Allen, the actor's publicist, emailed a statement to the outlet on Tuesday.

"Adan had a depth of spirit that few truly knew," Allen added. "Those who glimpsed it were changed forever... He will be greatly missed by so many."

After hearing of the tragedy, tributes have been pouring in.

Halle Berry, who worked with Canto in the 2014 sci-fi-action flick X-Men: Days of Future Past alongside Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and Hugh Jackman, took to Instagram to post some kind words about her "dear, sweet friend."

"I don’t have the words just yet... but my dear sweet friend Adan just gained his wings. Forever, forever in my heart," she said next to a still image of the star.

Canto was only 16 when he started out in the industry, opting to initially pursue a music career before making his first TV debut in 2009. His American debut later came in 2013 in the Fox crime thriller series The Following, starring Kevin Bacon. From there Canto went on to star in ABC’s sitcom Mixology, Netflix’s crime drama Narcos, Blood and Oil, and Second Chance.

His first major film role was playing the superhero Sunspot in X-Men: Days of Future Past in 2014.

Then in 2016, Canto joined Fox’s Designated Survivor taking on the role of Vice President Aaron Shore alongside other stars such as Kiefer Sutherland and Italia Ricci.

Sutherland also posted a tribute to Instagram writing: "It seems lately I have had to make too many posts like this one, but I am heartbroken by the loss of Adan Canto," he wrote in an Instagram post on Tuesday. "He was such a wonderful spirit. As an actor his desire to do well, to be great, and then do better, was truly impressive and he will be greatly missed.

"I am also heartbroken for his wife, Steph and his two young children. Adan, may you rest in peace," the actor added.

Canto's other credits involve being the director of a short short film titled Before Tomorrow, released in 2014. His 2020 follow-up, The Shot, also earned him the jury prize for best narrative short at the San Antonio Film Festival that same year.

The star's latest project saw him take on a leading role in The Cleaning Lady with Elodie Yung.

In a joint statement after the news of the 42-year-old's death, Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment said: "We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Adan Canto. A wonderful actor and dear friend, we were honored to have him as part of the Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment families since his U.S. debut in The Following more than a decade ago.

"Most recently, he lit up the screen in The Cleaning Lady with a powerful performance that showcased his artistry, range, depth and vulnerability. This is an unfathomable loss, and we grieve alongside his wife Stephanie, their children and loved ones," they added before concluding: "We will miss Adan dearly."

Our thoughts and prayers are with the actor's loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

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