The star of "Die Hard 2" has died John Amos

The star of the cult action movie Die Hard 2, American actor John Amos died at the age of 84 in Los Angeles. The famous actor passed away on August 21, but his family has only just announced the news.

According to People magazine, the tragic news was confirmed by the artist's son Kelly Christopher Amos. According to the star's descendant, his father died of natural causes.

"It is with deep sadness that I inform you that my father has passed away. He was the kindest man with a heart of gold. He was loved all over the world. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life. His legacy will continue to live on in his outstanding work on television and in movies," the man said.

Kelly Christopher added that John Amos has always been a fan of his craft. The celebrity devoted almost his entire life to acting and made an invaluable contribution to the film industry.

His breakthrough came in 1969. Then he became one of the first African-Americans to write part of the script for Leslie Aggams' comedy television program.

John Amos made a confident statement as an actor in 1988, playing a fast food restaurant owner in the movie Trip to America. The following year, he took on the role of a brutal prison guard in Sylvester Stallone's film Prison Break.

One of the most famous films with the participation of the celebrity was the action movie Die Hard 2, where the star played a special forces officer.

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