John Amos Wants GoFundMe Shut Down

Last week actor John Amos' daughter launched a GoFundMe account with the goal of raising $500,000.00 after claiming her father was the victim of elder and financial abuse [click here if you missed that]. 

In a recent interview John Amos says he did not authorize the GoFundMe and wants any money donated returned...

From CNN

Actor John Amos wants people to know he is “doing well,” despite reports to the contrary.

The “Roots” and “Good Times” star, 83, is currently hospitalized in Tennessee, according to his publicist, Belinda Foster. Amos shared a statement with CNN through her on Monday.

“To all of my fans, I want you to know that I am doing well. I am not in ICU nor was I ever fighting for my life,” Amos said.

Last month, officials in Colorado, where Amos has a home, say they opened an investigation into an allegation the actor was being abused by an unnamed caregiver after his daughter, Shannon Amos, raised her concern to local law enforcement.

The Custer County Sheriff’s Office is looking into the complaint, Colorado Bureau of Investigation spokesperson Lisa Kohlbrenner told CNN in a statement.

“We take allegations of crimes very seriously. We can confirm that an allegation was made to the Custer County Sheriff’s Office that Mr. Amos could be a victim of a crime. We are thoroughly investigating that allegation and have consulted with our partners at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Department of Human Services. We have also been in contact with Mr. Amos and his attorney,” the statement read.

While Colorado does not have a specific charge titled “elder abuse,” related crimes could include criminal negligence, assault, robbery, theft and more, according to Kohlbrenner.

Last week, Shannon Amos started a GoFundMe with the goal of raising $500,000 to “be entrusted to a special fund for my father, dedicated solely to dedicated solely to his care, legal fees, and aftercare.”

In his statement to CNN, John Amos said he did not want the fundraiser.

“I want the GoFundMe campaign about me to stop immediately, and the funds subsequently returned to those who made donations,” Amos said. “My son and I will reveal more information at the appropriate time.”

CNN has reached out to Shannon Amos via her GoFundMe for comment.