The actor, whose death was announced this week, made it known he didn’t like the direction the hit show was going. His character was then killed off.

People and TMZ report that Amos' death certificate states that he died on Aug. 21 at 5:18 p.m. and there were no other significant medical conditions that contributed to his death

John Amos, the actor known for his iconic roles in "Roots" and "Good Times," has died at the age of 84. His son, Kelly Christopher Amos, announced his father's death.