Although Wally Amos didn’t set out to build a world-class brand, his creation has stood the test of time, leaving a lasting ...

HONOLULU (AP) — Wallace “Wally” Amos, the creator of the cookie empire that took his name and made it famous and who went on to become a children’s literacy advocate, has died. He was 88.

‘I try to earn it every single day’ Wallace ''Wally'' Amos, the creator of the cookie empire that took his name and made it famous and who went on to become a children's literacy ...

HONOLULU (AP) — In a story published Aug. 14, 2024, The Associated Press reported Wally Amos died of complications from dementia, according to his children. His death certificate has since shown that ...

Amos created the Famous Amos cookie empire and eventually lost ownership of the company — as well as the rights to use the catchy Amos name. In his later years, he became a proprietor of a cookie shop ...