The family of the late actor John Amos has stated they are not dismissing the possibility of foul play in his death and have placed blame on his son, Kelly Christopher ‘KC’ Amos.
Although it was revealed that Amos passed away from natural causes on August 21, his daughter Shannon Amos noted that much of the family learned about his death through media outlets, leaving them with many unanswered questions.
Earlier this week, KC confirmed their father’s passing in a statement. However, Amy Goudy, the actor’s goddaughter, posted a lengthy statement on Facebook, accusing KC, along with Eugene Brummet and Belinda Foster, of isolating Amos from the rest of the family.
She stated that the family members who signed the statement—including Shannon, Amos’ brother Leslie Franklin, and others—are “not ruling out foul play” regarding his death.
“Our family statement: Please note that this statement is being released by the collective family and close friends of John Amos,” they began.
“It is with profound sadness and distress that we share the circumstances surrounding our father’s passing. He was a loving man who brought light into the lives of many. However, we only learned of his death today through media reports, discovering he actually passed away 45 days ago. Shockingly, we were not notified, nor were any family members informed.”
“This tragic news has left us in shock and heartache. We do not have a death certificate, nor do we know where or why he died, but we know he was suffering from congestive heart failure and dementia. We fear he was likely cremated to avoid any potential investigation into the conditions surrounding his final days,” they continued, revealing how KC and others had begun isolating him.
“Over the past year, John Amos was isolated from his family and close friends by Kelly ‘KC’ Amos, Eugene Brummet, and Belinda Foster. Despite our repeated attempts to maintain contact, KC prevented access to him, controlling and monitoring his calls and severing ties with his daughter Shannon, brother Leslie ‘Syl’ Franklin, grandchildren Quiera Colston and Jhazz Williams, business manager Paul Baldessare, goddaughter Amy Goudy, niece Sherri Korsun, former accountant, and other close family members and friends.”
“KC portrayed an image of a close father-son relationship on social media, but the reality was far more complex. Our father suffered from dementia, and KC often gave John verbal prompts to create a narrative on social media that was not reflective of the truth,” the family added.
“We were deeply concerned that our father may have been neglected and isolated during his final days as we received photos from worried neighbors and a medical professional. One photo even prompted an elder abuse investigation, though it was inconclusive.”
The statement suggested that this situation echoed the circumstances surrounding the passing of KC’s mother, stating, “KC also prevented family members from being present and making decisions together. Shannon fought to be by her mother’s side and ensured she had agency over her final days.”
The family also questioned why no medical professionals, coroners, or authorities informed them of his death and why KC did not notify any family member directly.
“We believe there are critical questions that need answers, especially since we suspect KC likely made the decision to have John Amos cremated without the family’s knowledge. We fear these actions may have been taken to alter potential wills and collect life insurance or other benefits, especially given KC’s struggles with addiction, mental health issues, and prior arrests.”
“While we mourn the loss of our beloved father, we are also saddened and outraged by KC Amos’s actions. We refuse to rule out the possibility of foul play, especially considering the involvement of Eugene Brummer and Belinda Foster, who we believe may have taken advantage of his vulnerability as an elder,” they concluded.
The statement was signed by Shannon Amos (Daughter), Quiera Williams (Granddaughter), Jasper and Nakia Williams (Son-in-law & Wife), Amy Goudy (Goddaughter), Paul Baldessare (Business Manager), Leslie Franklin (Brother), Willie Quinney (Best Friend), and Sherri Korsun-Scott (Niece).
TMZ obtained the actor’s death certificate, confirming the family’s fears that Amos was cremated on August 30, just nine days after his death. The certificate also lists congestive heart failure as the cause of death, with KC identified as the ‘informant,’ meaning he notified authorities of his father’s passing.
It further reveals that KC is in possession of the cremated remains, and no autopsy was performed.
Shannon Amos also shared on her Instagram story that, “Someone was in the ER the night my father died and pretended to be his daughter. I’m his only daughter. We believe it was Belinda Foster, the woman also posing as his publicist. He died alone without family. Anyone who knows anything, please DM me! Any information shared will be confidential.”
