TORONTO — Actor Ben Powers, who played Thelma Evans’ husband on the final season of Good Times, died earlier this month. He was 64.
Powers died April 6 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The cause of death has not been made public.
He played Keith Anderson on the 1978-79 season of the sitcom Good Times but also had a recurring role as “Moochie” on Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer in 1984-85 and appeared in episodes of Gimme a Break!, The Greatest American Hero, Laverne & Shirley and The New Odd Couple.
Born Alton Powers in Brooklyn, he grew up in Providence, Rhode Island and developed an early interest in the arts — including choir singing, piano and painting. He began his acting career at the Trinity Repertory Theatre in Providence and performed stand-up comedy.
“He was a gifted artist who loved animals and delighted those around him with his wit and intellect,” reads a memorial posted by his family.
“His kind and gentle temperament will be sorely missed.”
Powers is survived by his mother and two sisters.
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