Wallace “Wally” Amos, the creator of the Famous Amos cookie empire and a children’s literacy advocate, passed away at the age of 88 in his Honolulu home. Despite losing ownership of his cookie company and the rights to use his name, Amos continued to pursue his passion for baking by opening a cookie shop called Chip & Cookie in Hawaii. He was married six times and loved love, according to his children.
Amos inspired a generation of entrepreneurs by founding the world’s first cookie store in Los Angeles in 1975. He later co-founded Uncle Wally’s Muffin Co. and remained active in promoting literacy through various initiatives. Despite financial struggles and losing control of his iconic cookie business, Amos continued to advocate for reading and inspire others.
Amos’s love for baking cookies began at a young age when he learned from his aunt how to make chocolate chip cookies. He eventually dropped out of high school, served in the Air Force, and became a talent agent before starting his cookie business. Even after losing Famous Amos and facing several ownership changes, Amos continued to bake and share his love for cookies with others.
His influence on his children can be seen through the importance they place on baking cookies as a family tradition. Amos’s legacy goes beyond just being a cookie mogul, as he valued the impact of inspiring others to read and the joy of sharing his passion for baking with loved ones.
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