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Dec 13, 2019 · 1933-2019 Cause of Death: Illness Famous for: The actor known for roles in films such as Do the Right Thing and Moonstruck appeared on TV in such projects as miniseries The Last Don.
Dec 17, 2019 · Scroll through the attached gallery — or click here for direct access — to look back at the stars we lost in 2019, then drop a comment with your own fond memories of the celebrities who passed ...
- Esther Rolle Aka Florida Evans
- John Amos Aka James Evans Sr.
- Jimmie Walker Aka James ‘JJ’ Evans Jr.
- Bernnadette Stanis Aka Thelma Evans Anderson
- Ralph Carter Aka Michael Evans
- Ja’Net Dubois Aka Willona Woods
Esther Rolle played the matriarch of the Evans family, Florida Evans. On the show, Florida and her husband James are working class parents living in a Chicago housing project while attempting to raise their three children. Rolle is best known for her roll on Good Times, as well as her character on the series’ parent show Maude.Roll sadly died in 19...
John Amos portrayed Florida Evans’ husband James Evans Sr. On the show, James is a Korean war veteran who struggles to find work due to his lack of education. Despite his commitment to support and provide for his family, he rarely found consistent and the family often struggled financially. Amos eventually left the show after three seasons due to c...
The Evans’ eldest child, James “JJ” Evans Jr., was played by actor Jimmie Walker. Walker won a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series in 1975 and 1976 for his role as JJ, and for penning the catchphrase “Dy-no-mite!” Today, Walker tours the country and promotes his stand-up comedy routine. He is also an outspoken s...
BernNadette Stanis portrayed the Evans’ one and only daughter Thelma Ann Evans–Anderson. Stanis went on to author five books following her time on the show: Situations 101: Relationships; The Good, The Bad & The Ugly; For Men Only; Situations 101: Finances; and The Last Night. She occasionally still dabbles in acting; her most recent credits are fr...
Michael Evans, the youngest child of Florida and James Evans, was played by actor Ralph Carter. Although he is known for his role on Good Times, Carter’s career did not begin in television; when he was just 9-years-old, Carter was featured in the musical “The Me Nobody Knows.” From there, he landed roles in stage productions, “Tough to Get Help,” “...
Ja’Net DuBois played the sassy Willona Woods, a close friend and confidant of the Evans family. When DuBois isn’t acting, she is also a singer-songwriter and dancer; she co-wrote and sang The Jeffersons theme song and starred in several movies throughout her career, including Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle and dozens of television series. The actr...
Apr 22, 2024 · Niamh Cusak. Niamh Cusack as Kate Rowan (Image: Mark Lawrence/TV Times/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Niamh is part of the famed Cusak acting dynasting and is well known for portraying Dr...
Jan 16, 2018 · Stars we lost in 2018. Remembering the celebrities we lost this year. By EW Staff. Published on January 15, 2018 08:17PM EST. 01of 130. Frank Adonis. Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage. The Goodfellas...
Apr 13, 2024 · After missing a series of Season 5 episodes as she underwent treatment for lung cancer, Bea Benaderet (standing in photo), who played Kate Bradley, returned in time for that season’s finale.
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