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Wally Amos, founder of Famous Amos cookies, dies at 88, reports say

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Wally Amos, the founder of Famous Amos cookies, has passed away at the age of 88. The cause of death was reported as complications of dementia. Amos started his bakery in 1975 and gained popularity with his bite-sized chocolate chip cookies. His bakery attracted celebrities and musicians. Amos created a successful cookie empire and eventually sold the brand in 1988 due to financial struggles. He also had appearances on popular sitcoms like ‘The Office,’ ‘The Jeffersons,’ and ‘Taxi.’