Famous Amos, legendary cookie creator, RIP

Wally Amos, aka Famous Amos, has died at at age 88 at his home in Hawaii.
Amos launched the company in 1975 with a $25,000 loan and, in a bold move, opened his own shops to sell them.
From the New York Times:

At a time when flavorless, preservative-packed cookies were about the only thing available to consumers not blessed with a baker in the family, Mr.

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