Wally Amos, Famous Amos cookies founder, dies at 88

Wally Amos, the enterprising businessman and vibrant character behind one of America’s most famous cookies, has died at 88. After Amos sold his company in 1988, he opened a small cookie chop in Hawaii that included a reading room for children as childhood literacy became a lifelong cause. Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist remembers a life well lived. » Subscribe to TODAY:    / @today   About: TODAY brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on money, health and parenting. We wake up every morning to give you and your family all you need to start your day. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are in the people business. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive TODAY archival footage & our original web series. Connect with TODAY Online! Visit TODAY's Website: https://www.today.com/ Find TODAY on Facebook:   / today   Follow TODAY on Twitter:   / todayshow   Follow TODAY on Instagram:   / todayshow   » Stream TODAY All Day: https://www.today.com/allday About: TODAY All Day is a 24/7 streaming channel bringing you the top stories in news and pop culture, celebrity interviews, cooking, and more. All in one place. #WallyAmos #FamousAmos #Cookies