John Amos' dying wish was to delay his death announcement to avoid daughter turning it 'into a circus': rep
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Foster emphasized her long-standing relationship with Amos, stating, 'I represented John Amos for over 30 years as his publicist of record. The media knows this along with John's agencies of record. Over the years we grew close to one another to the point of a familial relationship. In the last few years, he often referred to me as his 'daughter.' This was not a fraud by John, K.C., or myself. He was like a father to me. I deeply mourn his passing.'
Amos had reportedly expressed his desire to delay the announcement of his death due to concerns about how his daughter. Shannon would respond, stating he feared she would turn his passing into a 'circus.' This statement was relayed by his longtime publicist, reflecting the actor's fears of public spectacle surrounding his death.
In the wake of the announcement of his passing, Amos' daughter Shannon accused his publicist and son of isolating him and potentially exploiting his vulnerabilities, prompting a rebuttal from Foster that described these claims as unfounded, asserting that both she and K.C. cared for Amos genuinely during his final years.
Foster defended her reputation against allegations from Shannon and other family members, categorically stating, 'Shannon's claims that John was abused are false. K.C. and I and numerous others cared for him.' This defense highlights the complexity of the relationships within Amos' family at the time of his death.
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