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

As the world mourns the passing of actor John Amos, celebrities and fans alike have been posting tributes to his talent and his character. The Newark, N.J. native was known for his roles on the big and small screen in projects such as “Roots,

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.