Ben Powers Death
Alton passed away on April 6, 2015 at the age of 64 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA. Alton's cause of death was liver cancer.
When did Ben Powers die?
April 6, 2015How did Ben Powers die? What was the cause of death?
Liver cancerHow old was Ben Powers when died?
64Where did Ben Powers die? What was the location of death?
New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
Ben Powers Birthday and Date of Death
Ben Powers was born on July 5, 1950 and died on April 6, 2015. Alton was 64 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: July 5, 1950
Date of Death: April 6, 2015
Age at Death: 64
Ben Powers - Biography
Alton "Ben" Powers (July 5, 1950 – April 6, 2015) was an American actor. He was known for his role as Thelma Evans's husband, Keith Anderson, during the sixth and final season of the 1970s TV show Good Times (1978–1979). During the 1970s, he was a cast member of the TV comedy series Laugh-In.
Powers got his first break in the 1970s with Adrian Hall, director at Trinity Repertory Theater in Providence, Rhode Island, his hometown. In addition to stage acting, Powers did stand-up comedy, amazing impressions, and sang standards as well as original music he wrote. He was discovered by a Hollywood agent in Providence, signed on to do movies, and entertained at the Playboy clubs in Las Vegas, New York & Boston. After Good Times, Powers guest starred on a number of popular TV dramas and sitcom shows of the 1980s including Gimme a Break!, Flamingo Road, The Greatest American Hero, The New Odd Couple and Laverne & Shirley.
Powers married Julia Harper (1950–2012) on May 4, 1981. They had four daughters: twins Maleah Cameron and Raleah Cameron, Augusta Valeria, and Simone Emerson. Powers died of liver cancer on April 6, 2015, at the age of 64 and was cremated.
