John Amos, who played the father on “Good Times,” has died. He was 84 years old.

Amos’ publicist, Belinda Foster, confirmed the news of his death to The Associated Press on Tuesday. Other details were not immediately available.

One of Amos’ first prominent roles was as WJM-TV’s sports anchor on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” He also appeared frequently on “The Tim Conway Comedy Hour,” which ran in 1970, before coming out with “Good Times” in 1974.

John Amos, who played the father on “Good Times,” has died. He was 84 years old. (Getty Images)

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Amos was also nominated for his role in the 1977 miniseries “Roots.”

Amos’ son KC said in a statement to the Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday: “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has passed on. He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold…and he was loved. Many fans around the world consider him their TV dad. His legacy will live on through his outstanding works on television and film as an actor.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.