On August 13th, Famous Amos cookie creator Wally Amos passed away at the age of 88. Wally’s children, Shawn and Sarah, announced on Tuesday that he passed away from complications of dementia at this home in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Wally Amos was born in Tallahassee, Florida on July 1, 1936. He got his G.E.D, while in the US Air Force. After doing work in the military, he joined the William Morris Agency as an agent. During this time, he signed talented legends such as Dionne Warwick, The Supremes, Diana Ross, and Sam Cooke.
Wally was mostly known for his sweet treats known as “Famous Amos” cookies that was established in 1975. Research has shown that the “Famous Amos” cookie company sold nearly $300,000 worth of cookies in its first year of business. In the nineties, Amos launched a new cookie company called “Wally Amos Presents” but he was sued from the new owners of Famous Amos franchise due to copyright infringement.
Amos, however, never stayed out of the entertainment scene. Amos made guest appearances on “Sanford and Son,” “The Office,” and “Taxi. ” He was also known for his connection with Marvin Gaye, which was one of the first popular investors to Famous Amos.
