Raymond Allen, an actor who had memorable recurring roles on classic ’70s sitcoms Sanford and Son and Good Times, died Monday of a non-COVID respiratory illness at a long-term care facility in ...Esther Elizabeth Rolle (November 8, 1920 – November 17, 1998) was an American actress. She is best known for her role as Florida Evans, on the CBS television sitcom Maude, for two seasons (1972–1974), and its spin-off series Good Times, for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Television Series Musical or ...Actor, comedian, and musician Johnny Brown died at the age of 84 on March 2. He was best known for his role as Nathan Bookman, the building supervisor on the popular sitcom Good Times. His ...Feb 18, 2020 · According to TMZ, Ja’net DuBois has died at age 74. DuBois famously played Willona Woods, the beloved next-door neighbor to the Evans family on the seminal 1970s sitcom “Good Times ... Actor Buddy Duress, best known for his role in “Heaven Knows What” and starring alongside Robert Pattinson in “Good Time,” has died at age 38. Duress’ death was confirmed by his brother ...Sep 19, 2018 09:16 A.M. - The actor who played Thelma Evans s husband on the sitcom Good Times died three years ago away from the spotlight. Advertisement. - Ben Powers, remembered for his role as Keith Albert, was in a battle with cancer for over five years. Celebritist learned about the death of veteran actor Ben Powers after a tough battle ...Actor Johnny Brown, who played building superintendent Nathan Bookman on the 1970s sitcom “Good Times,” has died, according to an Instagram post from his daughter, Sharon Brown.Feb 28, 2024 · Buddy Duress (né Michael C. Stathis), the actor known for his roles in Good Times and Heaven Knows What, has died. He was 38. Duress died of “cardiac arrest from a drug cocktail” in November ... Feb 8, 2024 ... Esther Rolle (Florida Evans) passed away in 1998 at the age of 78. Johnny Brown (Nathan Bookman) passed away in 2022 at the age of 84, and Ja' ...Aug 12, 2021 · On February 8, 1974, CBS premiered Good Times – the weekly sitcom that served as the first-ever TV show to highlight the full scope of a Black family.During this historic point in American ... Jeannette Theresa Dubois (August 5 – February 17, 2020), known professionally as Ja'Net DuBois, Ja'net DuBois, and Ja'Net Du Bois (/ dʒ ɑː ˈ n eɪ d uː ˈ b w ɑː /), was an American actress and singer.She was best known for her portrayal of Willona Woods, the neighborhood gossip maven and a friend of the Evans family on the CBS sitcom Good …Aug. 11, 2020, 9:52 AM PDT / Source: Reuters. By Variety. Raymond Allen, the actor known for his roles as Uncle Woody on "Sanford and Son" and Ned the Wino on "Good Times," died on Monday after a ...Good Times. Alton Adelbert Powers (July 5, 1950 – April 6, 2015), known professionally as Ben Powers, was an American actor. Powers was best known for his role as Thelma Evans's (portrayed by Bern Nadette Stanis) husband, Keith Albert Anderson, during the sixth and final season of the CBS sitcom Good Times (1978–79). Buddy Duress has died aged 38. The actor - who was known for his roles in the likes of 'Heaven Knows What' and 'Good Times' - passed away in November 2023 of a "cardiac arrest from a drug cocktail". King Tutankhamen, popularly known as “King Tut,” died when he was around 19 years old. At the time of his death, he had ruled over Egypt as pharaoh for 10 years. No one is certain ...Through his Chinese property company, an American just made a giant leap into China's entertainment industry. Some Chinese business moguls fall dramatically from grace. Others can ...Amy Sussman/Invision, via Associated Press. Louis Gossett Jr., who took home an Academy Award for “An Officer and a Gentleman” and an Emmy for “Roots,” both times playing a mature man who ...For many, Good Times was the first and only glimpse into the dynamic of the African-American household. Much to the chagrin of the show’s supporters, James Evans was killed during the height of ...Adan Canto, an actor known for his roles in “ The Cleaning Lady ,” “Designated Survivor” and “Narcos,” has died. The actor and singer died Monday from appendix cancer, Canto’s family ...Sep 17, 2021 · His more recent TV appearance was on a British TV drama, “Footballers’ Wives,” where he played a TV sports presenter. Unfortunately, Robert sadly passed away on May 10, 2018, just 17 days after his 59th birthday. Per the NY Daily News, Robert became a painter, musician and educator. Robert Grant, who played “Eddie the bully” on ... George McGinnis, 73. A Hall of Fame forward who was a two-time ABA champion and three-time All-Star in the NBA and ABA. Dec. 14. Bill Kossen, 68. Beloved retired Seattle Times writer and copy ...“Good Times” (CBS, 1974-79), a spinoff of “Maude,” was the story of a hard-working Black woman ... Richard Severo, a Times reporter from 1968 to 2006, died in June. Alex Traub contributed ...Dec 13, 2023 ... Lear, who died at 101 on Dec. 5, 2023, forever changed sitcoms. His characters were more diverse, and their predicaments included situations ...The legacy of Good Times continues 50 years on, as Netflix rolls out an animated reboot of the series on April 12. The original CBS sitcom, created by Eric Monte and Mike Evans and developed by ...As the New York Times’s Nate Cohn notes, the biggest gulf in performance between Biden and other Democrats is in Nevada, where Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) …Good Times, the TV show that ran on CBS from 1974 to 1979, has been widely and rightfully lauded for being the first show on U.S. television to depict a Black nuclear family. But like many such ...Johnny Brown, the actor, comedian and singer best known for his role as superintendent Nathan Bookman on the popular 70s sitcom “Good Times,” died Wednesday.He was 84 years old. Brown’s ...A client suffering from major depressive disorder with strong thoughts of suicide or other self-harm, or a men A client suffering from major depressive disorder with strong thought...Feb 18, 2020. 7:20 PM. LOS ANGELES — Ja’Net DuBois, who played the vivacious neighbor Willona Woods on “Good Times” and composed and sang the theme song for “The Jeffersons,” has died ...Sep 17, 2021 · His more recent TV appearance was on a British TV drama, “Footballers’ Wives,” where he played a TV sports presenter. Unfortunately, Robert sadly passed away on May 10, 2018, just 17 days after his 59th birthday. Per the NY Daily News, Robert became a painter, musician and educator. Robert Grant, who played “Eddie the bully” on ... Buddy Duress, an actor best known for his exhilarating supporting performance in 2017’s Good Time, has died.The actor was killed by “cardiac arrest from a drug cocktail” in November 2023 ...Jeannette Theresa Dubois (August 5 – February 17, 2020), known professionally as Ja'Net DuBois, Ja'net DuBois, and Ja'Net Du Bois (/ dʒ ɑː ˈ n eɪ d uː ˈ b w ɑː /), was an American actress and singer.She was best known for her portrayal of Willona Woods, the neighborhood gossip maven and a friend of the Evans family on the CBS sitcom Good …Martin Amis in 2012. He wrote 15 novels, a memoir and books of nonfiction. He was also known for his swagger, his good looks and his involvements with some of the most watched young women of his era.FilmMagic. Ja’net DuBois, who is remembered for her six-season stint on CBS sitcom Good Times, was found dead in her Glendale, California home on Tuesday. Her family told TMZ the actress died ...Marilyn Coleman (born March 23, 1934-died June 25, 2013) played the part of Violet Bookman, the wife of Nathan Bookman, in two episodes of Good Times, the Season 5 episodes "Bye, Bye, Bookman" and "Willona, the Other Woman". She was an actress, known for Menace II Society (1993), The Meteor Man (1993) and Looking for …Adan Canto, an actor known for his roles in “ The Cleaning Lady ,” “Designated Survivor” and “Narcos,” has died. The actor and singer died Monday from appendix cancer, Canto’s family ...Marilyn Coleman (born March 23, 1934-died June 25, 2013) played the part of Violet Bookman, the wife of Nathan Bookman, in two episodes of Good Times, the Season 5 episodes "Bye, Bye, Bookman" and "Willona, the Other Woman". She was an actress, known for Menace II Society (1993), The Meteor Man (1993) and Looking for …John Allen Amos Jr. (born December 27, 1939) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as the adult Kunta Kinte in the landmark miniseries Roots and for portraying James Evans Sr. on the CBS television series Good Times. Amos' other television work includes The Mary Tyler Moore Show, a recurring role as Admiral Percy Fitzwallace on The West …Willona Woods is one of the main characters on Good Times. The part of Willona was played by the late Ja'Net DuBois. Willona is one of the neighbors of the Evans family, and a close family friend. She's also the eventual adoptive mother of Penny Gordon Woods. Independent, generous, and always up for fun, Willona can also be nosy at times and a …The world met Ralph Carter as a teenager on the 1970s sitcom "Good Times," and while he's largely stepped away from the Hollywood scene, he's still comfortable being around the spotlight — these ...Apr 20, 2015 · Actor Ben Powers, best known for his role as Keith on 1970s TV sitcom Good Times, died on April 6 in New Bedford, Mass. An obituary did not reveal the cause of death. He was 64. Powers was a standup comedian who made guest appearances on TV sitcoms Laverne & Shirley, Gimme a Break and. John Allen Amos Jr. [1] (born December 27, 1939) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as the adult Kunta Kinte in the landmark miniseries Roots and for portraying James Evans Sr. on the CBS television series Good Times. [2] Amos' other television work includes The Mary Tyler Moore Show, a recurring role as Admiral Percy ... American business has lost a legendary business figure as Charles Entenmann, head of the iconic Entenmann's bakery, has died at age 92. American business has lost a legendary busin...The Real Reason John Amos Was Fired From Good Times. The 1970s represented a period of drastic changes in the TV landscape. After decades of inoffensive family sitcoms, some producers, such as Norman Lear, began pushing the envelope. As Salon reports, shows like "All In The Family" offered a gritty and unflinching look at issues such as racism ...Apr 19, 2015 · A lton “Ben” Powers, known best for his work on CBS sitcom Good Times, has died, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 64. Powers passed away on April 6 in New Bedford Massachusetts ... He died March 2, 2022, due to heart problems. In addition, several other actors with recurring roles on Good Times have passed away. Those include: Albert Reed (“Alderman Fred Davis”) — died in 1986; Teddy Wilson (“Sweet Daddy Williams”) — died in 1991; Helen Martin (“Weeping Wanda Williams”) — died in 2000Mar 5, 2022 · Johnny Brown, the actor, comedian, and singer best known for his role as housing project superintendent Nathan Bookman on Good Times, has died. He was 84. On Good Times (1974), L-R: Ralph Carter, Bern Nadette Stanis, Jimmie Walker, Esther Rolle, and John Amos. Esther Elizabeth Rolle (November 8, 1920 – November 17, 1998) was an American actress. She is best known for her role as Florida Evans, on the CBS television sitcom Maude, for two seasons (1972–1974), and its spin-off series Good …Keith Anderson is a character who appears in the final season, Season 6, of Good Times.Played by the late actor Ben Powers, Keith is a professional football player who meets Thelma, and they fall in love and get married in the 4-part episode "Florida's Homecoming" at the beginning of Season 6.. About Keith and Thelma []. In the season …In the fall of 1938, with war still a year away, the Nazi authorities permitted them to leave Germany. With little furniture and a single trunk, the Kissingers embarked for New York aboard the ...Ja’net DuBois (2020), starred as Willona on “Good Times” By Kirk Fox February 18, 2020. 1. Ja’net DuBois was best known for her role as the gossip Willona …The actress and singer Ja'Net Dubois has died at her home in Glendale, Calif. She was a pioneering black actress. She starred in shows like "Good Times," where she came across like your favorite aunt.Esther Rolle (November 8, 1920 – November 17, 1998) was an American actress. Rolle is best known for her role as Florida Evans, on the CBS television sitcom Maude, for two seasons (1972–1974), and its spin-off series Good Times, for five seasons (1974–77, 1978–79), for which Rolle was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best …Aug 12, 2023 · Step into a world of nostalgia as we rekindle the magic with BernNadette Stanis, the cherished actress who brought Thelma Evans to life on the legendary show... Ben Powers, who played Thelma’s (BernNadette Stanis) husband Keith Anderson on the final season of the 1970s CBS sitcom Good Times, has died.He was 64. Powers died April 6 in New Bedford, Mass ...Buddy Duress (né Michael C. Stathis), the actor known for his roles in Good Times and Heaven Knows What, has died. He was 38. Duress died of “cardiac arrest from a drug cocktail” in November ...Remembering Hank Aaron, Colin Powell, Stephen Sondheim, Joan Didion, Desmond Tutu, Bob Dole, DMX, Betty White, Larry King, John Madden, Cicely Tyson, Beverly Cleary ...Mar 7, 2022 · “Good Times” actors BernNadette Stanis and Janet Jackson paid tribute to their co-star Johnny Brown this weekend following his death at 84. Brown, who died March 2, played building... Mar 30, 2024 · Good Times. Alton Adelbert Powers (July 5, 1950 – April 6, 2015), known professionally as Ben Powers, was an American actor. Powers was best known for his role as Thelma Evans's (portrayed by Bern Nadette Stanis) husband, Keith Albert Anderson, during the sixth and final season of the CBS sitcom Good Times (1978–79). Mar 4, 2022 · Johnny Brown, the easygoing actor, comedian and singer best known for portraying the housing project superintendent Nathan Bookman on Good Times, has died. He was 84. A Friend in Need: Directed by Gerren Keith. With Esther Rolle, Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter, BernNadette Stanis. A house party at the Evans' apartment takes an unexpected turn when J.J.'s down-on-his-luck buddy tries to commit suicide.However, sometimes his jokes put him at odds with Lear, who died on Dec. 5, 2023, at the age of 101. His signature “Dyn-o-mite” phrase was cringy to Lear, Walker claims. ... “Good Times ...Actor Buddy Duress, best known for his role in “Heaven Knows What” and starring alongside Robert Pattinson in “Good Time,” has died at age 38. Duress’ death was confirmed by his brother ...James Evans, Sr. appeared in the first three seasons of Good Times, before the actor who played him, John Amos, decided to leave the top-rated CBS-TV series due to creative, and poor disputes with the show's executive producer, Norman Lear, as to the direction which the series was going in the development of the main characters, particularly that of …Good morning, Quartz readers! Good morning, Quartz readers! France celebrates Bastille Day. This year’s military parade, which marks the 100th anniversary of America’s entry into W...Actor Johnny Brown, who lit up television screens for years starring on the 1970s comedy show “Good Times,” has died. Aged 84, the beloved actor, comedian and father of two died on Wednesday, March 2 following a reported cardiac arrest, according to TMZ. “Our family is devastated,” said Johnny’s daughter, Broadway performer Sharon ...Buddy Duress (né Michael C. Stathis), the actor known for his roles in Good Times and Heaven Knows What, has died. He was 38. Duress died of “cardiac arrest from a drug cocktail” in November ...Johnny Brown, best known for his role as the housing project superintendent Nathan Bookman on the TV show Good Times and a Laugh-In regular, has died at 84. No cause of death was given by his ...