Wally Amos, founder of Famous Amos Cookies, has died age 88...
From ABC News
Wallace "Wally" Amos Jr., the founder of Famous Amos cookies, has died, his family said Wednesday. He was 88.
He died "peacefully" at home following a battle with dementia, his family said.
Amos, a native of Tallahassee, Florida, opened the first Famous Amos cookie shop in Hollywood, California on the famed Sunset Blvd. in 1975. Amos' cookie brand exploded in popularity over the years, becoming known for its signature beige packaging and blue lettering.
"With his Panama hat, kazoo, and boundless optimism, Famous Amos was a great American success story, and a source of Black pride," read a statement from the Amos family.
The statement continued, "It's also a part of our family story for which we will forever be grateful and proud. Our dad taught as the value of hard work, believing in ourselves, and chasing our dreams. He was a true original Black American hero."
The statement also asked for contributions to Alzheimer's Association.
"We also know he would love it if you had a chocolate chip cookie today," the statement finished.
6 comments:
Mavin Gaye was one of the first to invest in Mr. Amos' cookies and it helped him open his first shop in Hollywood.
RIP and condolences to his family and loved ones.
Rest in peace
Wally! Rest in Power
Aww! Rest in peace! Thank you! I love Famous Amos cookies!
Rest well Brother Amos 🤲
I'm sure he left his white wife and all of her relatives very well off financially! These steppin' and grinnin' negroes always do!
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