John Amos Accuses Daughter of 'Elder Abuse' After Denying Her GoFundMe Health Claims: 'She Would be the Primary Suspect'

By:Samantha Benitz

John Amos pointed the finger at his daughter, Shannon, after she launched a now-defunct GoFundMe with a $500,000 goal, claiming her famous father was "the victim of elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation," RadarOnline.com has learned.

The Good Times actor's son K.C. Amos took to Instagram with a video update on Thursday, explaining "there are many different aspects to this situation."

"It's interesting how many people have made a conclusion while we are still discovering new elements every single day," his caption read.

Amos, 83, was seen on the phone with someone ready to offer legal advice as he remained hospitalized in Memphis with K.C. at his bedside.

"I'm not in the hospital as a result of anything that happened recently, other than the fact that about a month ago, I was hospitalized because I was suffering from water retention and a couple of other issues — all of which have been corrected, or at least addressed," the Coming to America star clarified during his call.  

"I'm very capable and I'm very confident in the doctors that I have here and the medical staff that my son has assembled all around me. So I feel very good about that," he continued. "Prior to entering the hospital, I had some ongoing issues with my daughter, who I feel has taken advantage of me."

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John Amos in New York on May 17, 2016. Photo by Getty /Bang Showbiz

John Amos insists he’s “doing well” following claims that he’s been victim to “elder abuse.”

The 83-year-old actor’s daughter, Shannon Amos, recently filed a complaint with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation that her dad was allegedly being abused — but the ‘Good Times’ star has now insisted that he’s actually doing fine.

He said in a statement given to People magazine: “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.

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

By contrast, Shannon took to social media last week to reveal that she’d received a distressing call from her dad.

She wrote on Instagram at the time: “On May 14th, I would receive a distressing call: from my dad, sharing that he was hospitalized in Memphis, Tennessee, in immense pain. Despite being out of the country, I arranged for help to reach him. ICU revealed his life hanging by a thread. (sic)”

Shannon claimed that her dad — who also starred in the TV mini-series ‘Roots’ — was the victim of “elder abuse and financial exploitation.”

She wrote: “The past two weeks shattered our world. My dad, a victim of elder abuse and financial exploitation. We are collaborating with the Colorado Bureau of Investigations and local authorities, determined to bring the perpetrators to justice. Legal assistance is crucial to ensure their prosecution and protect my father’s future. His home, stripped bare, necessitates a safe space for his return.”

Shannon subsequently created a GoFundMe campaign, asking fans to help fund “legal, medical, future housing, and care expense”.

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