Wallace 'Wally' Amos Jr., the founder of Famous Amos cookies, has died, his family said Wednesday. He was 88.
"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.""We also know he would love it if you had a chocolate chip cookie today," the statement finished.
Amos was recognized as the Horatio Alger Award recipient in 1987, an award who recognizes Americans who are "contemporary role models whose experiences exemplify that opportunities for a successful life are available to all individuals who are dedicated to the principles of integrity, hard work, perseverance and compassion for others."on the award's website details a career as a music agent prior to Famous Amos.
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