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Wally Amos, who went from representing musicians as an agent to running a cookie empire, has died.
His family gave a statement to theNew YorkTimes, saying he died Tuesday of complications from dementia.
Born in Florida, Amos began working at William Morris in New York after serving in the military.
It was Reddy who helped bankroll his baking side hustle in 1975.
Amos moved to Los Angeles to simultaneously work as an agent and a baker.
Famous Amos cookies, had its first storefront on Sunset Boulevard.
Amos later created Uncle Wallys Gourmet Muffins and the Cookie Kahuna brand, which was featured onShark Tank.
