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Alton Powers Obituary
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (AP) — Actor Alton "Ben" Powers, known for his role in the 1970s CBS television series "Good Times," has died at the age of 64.
Auclair Funeral Home, which is handling arrangements, said Powers died April 6 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Details were not released.
Powers played football player Keith Anderson, the third husband of Thelma Evans (Bern Nadette Stanis) in "Good Times."
He also appeared in the 1980s CBS series "Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer" with Stacey Keach, and had roles in several 1980s movies.
Powers, a Brooklyn, New York, native, was brought up by his grandparents in Providence, Rhode Island. He attended the Rhode Island School of Design, and began his acting career at the Trinity Repertory Theater in Providence.
His first TV roles were on NBC's "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-in."
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Candace Pinkard
January 2, 2021
I was so very touched at your effortless way of transitioning while singing impressions of Johnny M., Tony B., Robert G., etc. Your voice and smile were so captivating..... I wish that you had gotten the recognition that you truly deserved, and I pray that you're receiving all of the love and appreciation from fans like myself. YouTube LOVES YOU!!!!
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Kerry James
May 27, 2017
Heaven got another one. Rest in peace Sir.
Theresa Perriman
July 24, 2016
Sorry to hear that you passed away. I have been inquiring about you for years, I loved you as Keith on Goodtimes. S.I.P and condolences to your family.
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