Ben Powers dies at 64Los Angeles, April 19 (AZINS) Actor Ben Powers, known for his role in the sitcom "Good Times", passed away at the age of 64.

Powers died on April 6 in Rhode Island, his family announced, reports thehollywoodreporter.com.

He joined the cast of "Good Times" for its sixth and final season (1979), playing Keith Anderson, a professional football player and Thelma's (Bern Nadette Stanis) husband.

"My condolences goes out to the family of Ben Powers, who passed a few days ago. He was a great actor and great friend who is gone too soon. He will be missed by many. Until next lifetime, my friend," Stanis wrote on social networking website Facebook.