John Amos died in August, but at that time his son was Kelly Christopher When he announced his death, more than a month had already passed. Since then, the actor’s daughter, Shannon AmosShe has launched an investigation into his death and hired a lawyer to fight her fight.
“The family deserves to know the full circumstances of Mr. Amos’ care and the events that led to his death,” Shannon Amos’ attorney reportedly said in a statement. “We are committed to exhausting all avenues available to ensure these questions are answered.”
But Kelly says there is no need for war, and a private investigator said there was no evidence of “foul play” in the actor’s death. Here’s the he-said-she-said between the siblings and what else has been reported about the family conflict.
KC Amos responds to sister’s elder abuse allegations
As previously reported, KC revealed death on October 1st, but his father had died on August 21st. He also said the “Good Times” actor died of heart failure in Los Angeles. He was 84.
Shannon’s attorney, James H. Davis III, confirmed that she had sought legal advice to resolve her father’s death PEOPLE. For what seemed like the second time, she directly accused her brother of elder abuse. Shannon reportedly wants more information about her father’s admission to Centinela Hospital and his condition at the time. She claimed someone falsely impersonating her dropped John off at the hospital. Shannon claims she made three formal requests asking for his medical records but received no response.
Additionally, she wants the LAPD and Adult Protective Services to provide summaries of their investigations into her previous allegations of abuse against John Amos.
Meanwhile, Kelly Christopher doesn’t hesitate to fend off his sister’s claims with his own receipts! He provided an explanation for this PEOPLE about decisions made leading up to John Amos’ death. He claimed John asked to go to Centinela Hospital because he trusted the medical staff. Additionally, he said his father asked him not to contact other family members and KC said he “complied with his request.”
“Let me be clear and transparent. “I, Gene Brummett or Belinda Foster did not physically, financially, emotionally or psychologically abuse or neglect my father,” KC said. “This was documented through an independent investigation by Homeland Security Services, Inc, Adult Protective Services and other law enforcement agencies. The reality is that he died of natural causes at the age of 84. Stop making it more than it is.”
Kelly also hired a defense investigator to conduct a “comprehensive two-year investigation” into financial discrepancies, including missing money and stolen material goods from his father in Colorado, Memphis, New Jersey and Los Angeles. Ultimately, investigator Kevin Faler said all charges against Kelly Christopher were dismissed in New Jersey.
“The current allegations of foul play and elder abuse are frivolous,” said Kevin Faler. “John Amos was happy to work with (KC, Gene and Belinda) and spend time writing, producing and praying with them as a family and as a team. John died of natural causes at the age of 84. There was no foul play.”
Faler also cleared John Amos’ longtime manager Belinda Foster of any wrongdoing. “John told me Belinda was more of a daughter to him than his own biological daughter.” the investigator told PEOPLE.
Daughter previously questioned John Amos’ safety
Shannon Amos’ death comes more than a year after she claimed her father was a victim of elder abuse and financial exploitation and was hospitalized in critical condition. She made the allegations in a GoFundMe campaign, claiming that John called her from the hospital in Memphis. Shannon did not provide details about who carried out the alleged abuse, but claimed that one of the people was a caregiver. Her GoFundMe campaign asked for $500,000 for alleged legal costs, care and aftercare.
But John Amos later denied his daughter’s allegations of abuse in a video message from his hospital bed. The actor cited confusion over the fundraiser. He also seemed to imply that if anyone was mistreating him, it would be Shannon. He said they had problems that led to his hospitalization and said his daughter took advantage of him.
“She would be the main suspect – if that’s what you wanted.” John said. “I don’t know if that’s the right term or not. But she is the one I would attribute my elder abuse to. This is definitely a case of elder abuse.”
Additionally, his manager Belinda said his hospitalization was due to heart problems caused by fluid filling his lower body and abdomen. However, both denied that his medical scare was life-threatening.
Shannon Amos has not publicly responded to her brother’s reaction to her investigation.
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