Wally Amos, Famous Amos Cookie Creator, Passes Away at 88 in Hawaii

After losing ownership of his cookie empire, Amos found renewed purpose in children's literacy and other ventures.

Wally Amos founded Famous Amos in 1975 but lost control of the company and rights to his name.
He later started Uncle Wally's Muffin Co. and a cookie shop in Hawaii called Chip & Cookie.
Amos was a passionate advocate for children's literacy, spending 24 years as a spokesperson for Literacy Volunteers of America.
He earned numerous honors for his volunteerism, including an award from President George H. W. Bush.
Amos' children remember him as an inspiration to entrepreneurs and a loving family man.