December 23, 2024

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Wally Amos, founder of the famous Amos Cookies company, has died at the age of 88.

Wallace “Wally” Amos Jr., founder of the Famous Amos Cookie Company, died at the age of 88 on Wednesday in Hawaii, according to the Tallahassee Democrat, a daily newspaper in Hawaii. Part of the USA TODAY Network.

Amos who said NPR He dedicated his life to making the perfect biscuit, and reportedly died at home after battling dementia. NPR and CBS News.

His wife was by his side when he died, CBS News reported.

“Our father inspired a generation of entrepreneurs,” his sons said in a statement, according to news outlets.

“With his Panamanian hat, his kazoo, and his boundless optimism, Famous Amos was a great American success story, a source of black pride. He is also part of our family story for which we will be forever grateful and proud.”