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Ben Powers Dead at 64: 'Good Times' Actor Played Thelma Evans' Football Player Husband
E Online ^ | 4-19-15 | Mike Vulpo

Posted on 04/19/2015 3:03:10 PM PDT by Impy

Good Times actor Ben Powers has died, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 64.

While a cause of death has yet to be revealed, an obituary created by his loved ones has surfaced that reveals the actor passed away April 6 in New Bedford, Mass.

Powers was best known for his role as Keith Anderson on the '70s sitcom Good Times. His character was married to Thelma Evans played by BerNadette Stanis.

(Excerpt) Read more at eonline.com ...


TOPICS: Music/Entertainment; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: benpowers; goodtimes; hollywood; obit; obituary
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1 posted on 04/19/2015 3:03:11 PM PDT by Impy
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To: fieldmarshaldj

Ping


2 posted on 04/19/2015 3:03:32 PM PDT by Impy (They pull a knife, you pull a gun. That's the CHICAGO WAY, and that's how you beat the rats!)
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To: Impy

RIP to Mr. Powers.

3 posted on 04/19/2015 3:15:24 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)
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4 posted on 04/19/2015 3:17:03 PM PDT by musicman (Until I see the REAL Long Form Vault BC, he's just "PRES__ENT" Obama = Without "ID")
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To: Impy

I never cared for the show “Good Times”, but I’m sorry to hear of Mr. Powers’ passing. R.I.P. Ben Powers.


5 posted on 04/19/2015 3:19:32 PM PDT by GreenHornet
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To: Impy

I never cared for the show “Good Times”, but I’m sorry to hear of Mr. Powers’ passing. R.I.P. Ben Powers.


6 posted on 04/19/2015 3:19:32 PM PDT by GreenHornet
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To: Impy

RIP


7 posted on 04/19/2015 3:20:35 PM PDT by StoneWall Brigade (And I will send fire on Magog- Ezkiel 39:6)
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To: Impy

Undoubtably, Ben Powers was one of the greatest actors of our time, of all the actors who played bit parts on Good Times, one of the greatest TV shows of all time called Good Times.


8 posted on 04/19/2015 3:23:39 PM PDT by Oliviaforever
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To: fieldmarshaldj

Never heard of him,maybe saw him if GoodX’s was viewed...,bummer


9 posted on 04/19/2015 3:28:24 PM PDT by CGASMIA68
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To: Oliviaforever

A god amongst mortals, no doubt.


10 posted on 04/19/2015 3:35:37 PM PDT by lordpumblechook
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To: Impy

Just watched our FIRST “GOOD TIMES” in 40 years tonite.....never heard of the guy!!


11 posted on 04/19/2015 3:37:07 PM PDT by Ann Archy (ABORTION....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: Ann Archy

He played Thelma’s husband towards the end of the series..I’m watching some of the earlier episodes now..RIP to Mr. Powers


12 posted on 04/19/2015 3:40:10 PM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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To: Sarah Barracuda

Jimmie Walker is one of the good guys, very conservative.


13 posted on 04/19/2015 3:40:55 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: dfwgator

Dynomite!


14 posted on 04/19/2015 3:41:47 PM PDT by right way right
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To: dfwgator

Yep! He was on Bill O’Reilly’s show a while back talking about his Conservative beliefs..JJ is DYNAMITE!!!


15 posted on 04/19/2015 3:46:12 PM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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To: Impy

Thelma was shapely hot.


16 posted on 04/19/2015 4:02:12 PM PDT by CincyRichieRich (We plan to endure. 3%)
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To: Ann Archy

I remember this show...I was in late elementary school and junior high when it aired. Thelma was very pretty...love her hoop earrings.


17 posted on 04/19/2015 4:12:06 PM PDT by CatherineofAragon ("This is a Laztatorship. You don't like it, get a day's rations and get out of this office.")
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To: Impy
Mr. Powers' costar, BerNadette Stanis, posted the following on her Facebook page: "My condolences goes out to the family of Ben Powers who past a few days ago,"

He "past" a few days ago? Someone should axe her what she means by that.

18 posted on 04/19/2015 4:23:36 PM PDT by GreenHornet
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To: CincyRichieRich

I thought the neighbor lady was prettier.

RIP.


19 posted on 04/19/2015 4:28:55 PM PDT by wally_bert (There are no winners in a game of losers. I'm Tommy Joyce, welcome to the Oriental Lounge.)
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To: Oliviaforever; lordpumblechook

Hah, I remember getting ripped for saying I didn’t see why some famous persons parent dying was such a big deal, I tip my hat to a pair of masters.


20 posted on 04/19/2015 4:32:54 PM PDT by Mastador1 (I'll take a bad dog over a good politician any day!)
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