He eventually hosted an educational public-access program calledLearn to Readthat promoted literacy.

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Amos also produced multiple books about his business and the power of self-confidence and promotion.

He also eventually returned to cookies, dubbing himself the Cookie Kahuna.

Wally “Famous” Amos

Wally “Famous” Amos in 1975Getty

Amos is survived by his wife, Christine, and children Shawn, Sarah, Gregory and Michael.

City News Service contributed to this report.

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