John Amos, 'Good Times' and 'Roots' star, dies at 84

Amos also starred on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "The West Wing."

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John Amos, 'Good Times' and 'Roots' star, dies at 84

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Robert Fitzpatrick, leader of CalArts, Euro Disney and L.A. Olympic Arts Festival, dies at 84

Mel Goodes, Who Was Determined to Help Defeat Alzheimer's, Dies at 89

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