We are deeply saddened to report that actor, Alton “Ben” Powers, better known as “Thelma’s” husband, “Keith Anderson” on Good Times, passed away on April 6, 2015. We do not know the exact cause of his death as of yet, but his long time friend made a public announcement a few days ago, confirming Ben’s death.
As soon as we get further details surrounding his passing, we’ll post it, but we just want to make sure that Ben Power’s legacy shines. So ILOSM family, let’s all celebrate a man who doesn’t get much attention in mainstream media anymore, but who we old school heads admire and respect greatly.
After his run on Good Times was completed, Powers actually…
Keep in mind that Ben Powers’ death has yet to be verified by any reliable sources and this site certainly doesn’t qualify as one.
You’re obviously new here, so I want to let you know that if you do a little research on all of our posts, what you’ll find is that at no point do we report inaccurate information and if we do report a rumor, we state it as such. We take the integrity of our brand very seriously and we respect everyone in our ILoveOldSchoolMusic community far too much to deliver false information. HERE IS BEN POWERS’ OFFICIAL OBITUARY: http://www.auclairfuneralhome.com/mobile/obituaries-details.cfm?o_id=3052870&fh_id=10357&forcelayout=mobile#obituaries
Have a good one and thanks for commenting.
Keep in mind that Ben Powers’ death has yet to be verified by any reliable sources and this site certainly doesn’t qualify as one.
You’re obviously new here, so I want to let you know that if you do a little research on all of our posts, what you’ll find is that at no point do we report inaccurate information and if we do report a rumor, we state it as such. We take the integrity of our brand very seriously and we respect everyone in our ILoveOldSchoolMusic community far too much to deliver false information. HERE IS BEN POWERS’ OFFICIAL OBITUARY: http://www.auclairfuneralhome.com/mobile/obituaries-details.cfm?o_id=3052870&fh_id=10357&forcelayout=mobile#obituaries
Have a good one and thanks for commenting.
My favorite Ben Powers’ moment on “Good Times,” was his reaction when Thelma announced her pregnacy. A true classic. RIP Brother Keith.
That was funny Charlene…that’s one of my favorites too.
My favorite Ben Powers’ moment on “Good Times,” was his reaction when Thelma announced her pregnacy. A true classic. RIP Brother Keith.
That was funny Charlene…that’s one of my favorites too.
The brief time he was an alcoholic bcuz he was depressed about losing his football contract & he slapped Thelma.
The brief time he was an alcoholic bcuz he was depressed about losing his football contract & he slapped Thelma.
I loved Good Times so much that I got the whole complete series. I was just wondering the other day, what ever happened to Ben Powers and that I would like to see what he looked like now. I am so saddened to hear of his passing. RIP Ben Powers.
I loved Good Times so much that I got the whole complete series. I was just wondering the other day, what ever happened to Ben Powers and that I would like to see what he looked like now. I am so saddened to hear of his passing. RIP Ben Powers.
Damn damn damn…. im sorry to hear that!
Damn damn damn…. im sorry to hear that!
Aw…that’s really sad to read. 🙁
I used to have a bit of a crush on him when I watched the old ‘Good Times’ reruns. 😉 Good-looking, charismatic, and talented. It’s a shame he didn’t blow up like he should’ve. Very sorry to hear of his passing.
I thought he was really cute. I had a crush on him also
We are too V.G. and we hope Ben’s Mom and the rest of his family are holding up as best as they can during this extremely tough time.
watch out there a grammar Nazi on board..
LOL.
Aw…that’s really sad to read. 🙁
I used to have a bit of a crush on him when I watched the old ‘Good Times’ reruns. 😉 Good-looking, charismatic, and talented. It’s a shame he didn’t blow up like he should’ve. Very sorry to hear of his passing.
I thought he was really cute. I had a crush on him also
We are too V.G. and we hope Ben’s Mom and the rest of his family are holding up as best as they can during this extremely tough time.
watch out there a grammar Nazi on board..
LOL.
Sad news he was a very talented actor!!!!!
He was very talented indeed Jackie.
Sad news he was a very talented actor!!!!!
He was very talented indeed Jackie.
Sorry to hear that you are no longer with us.God bless the family.
Sorry to hear that you are no longer with us.God bless the family.
Ben’s character, Keith, ran down the AISLE not the “isle” (which is an island).
An “aisle” is a walk space, not only a church word.
Ben’s character, Keith, ran down the AISLE not the “isle” (which is an island).
An “aisle” is a walk space, not only a church word.