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He died "peacefully" at home, his family said Wednesday.
Wallace "Wally" Amos Jr., the founder of Famous Amos cookies, has died, his family said Wednesday. He was 88.
He died "peacefully" at home following a battle with dementia, his family said.
Amos, a native of Tallahassee, Florida, opened the first Famous Amos cookie shop in Hollywood, California on the famed Sunset Blvd. in 1975. Amos' cookie brand exploded in popularity over the years, becoming known for its signature beige packaging and blue lettering.
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Wallace "Wally" Amos Jr., the founder of Famous Amos cookies, has died, his family said Wednesday. He was 88.
He died "peacefully" at home following a battle with dementia, his family said.
Amos, a native of Tallahassee, Florida, opened the first Famous Amos cookie shop in Hollywood, California on the famed Sunset Blvd. in 1975. Amos' cookie brand exploded in popularity over the years, becoming known for its signature beige packaging and blue lettering.
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Wallace Amos Jr., founder of Famous Amos cookies, dies at 88
Wallace "Wally" Amos Jr., the founder of Famous Amos cookies, has died, his family said Wednesday. He was 88.