John Amos' Final Role Was in “Suits: L.A.” — See the First Look

On Oct. 1, the late actor's son Kelly Christopher "K.C." Amos revealed that he died of natural causes in Los Angeles on Aug. 21

John Amos will make a posthumous appearance in the upcoming Suits: LA series — his last role before his death in Aug. 21.

In a first look photo, the Emmy-nominated actor appears as himself in the highly-anticipated legal drama though no plot details have been revealed. Amos can be seen sitting in front of a desk in what appears to be a legal office as he looks pensively off into the distance.

Amos shot his final onscreen appearance in April 2024, according to Deadline. TV Line was first to report the story.

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On Oct. 1, the Good Times alum's son Kelly Christopher "K.C." Amos revealed that he died of natural causes in Los Angeles on Aug. 21 in a statement shared with PEOPLE. While reflecting on his father's legacy, K.C. also revealed that Amos was a part of Suits: L.A.

“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” K.C. wrote. “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over."

He continued: "Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor.”

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"My father loved working as an actor throughout his entire life," he added. "Most recently in Suits LA playing himself and our documentary about his life journey as an actor, America's Dad. He was my dad, my best friend, and my hero. Thank you for your prayers and support at this time."

According to a death certificate obtained by PEOPLE, the late actor died of congestive heart failure. There were no other significant medical conditions that contributed to his death and no autopsy was performed.

On July 19, NBCUniversal announced Suits: L.A. — the upcoming spinoff which is set in the same universe as the original legal drama, Suits — had been picked up for a series order.

Arrow alum Stephen Amell will lead the cast as Ted Black, a “former federal prosecutor from New York" who "has reinvented himself representing the most powerful clients in Los Angeles," according to the show’s official description.

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“His firm is at a crisis point and to survive he must embrace a role he held in contempt his entire career,” the description continues. “Ted is surrounded by a stellar group of characters who test their loyalties to both Ted and each other while they can’t help but mix their personal and professional lives.”

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The cast will also include The Walking Dead actor Josh McDermitt as Stuart Lane, the co-founder of Black Lane Law, and Lex Scott Davis as Erica Rollins, "a savvy and strong-willed rising star who works for Ted Black," per Deadline.

Other cast members include Troy Winbush as Kevin, Alice Lee as Leah and Bryan Greenberg as Rick Dodsen.

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