Good Times star Janet DuBois dies at 74 WSOC TV

Ja’net DuBois, who played feisty neighbor Willona Woods on the 1970s television series “Good Times,” was found dead in her home Tuesday morning, according to a report. She was 74.

The actress’ family told TMZ that DuBois died in her sleep at her Glendale, California, home.

Ja'net DuBois, who was best known for playing Willona Woods on 'Good Times,' was found dead at age 74 on Tuesday, according to reports https://t.co/BDMuUDlcka

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 18, 2020

Police in Glendale said they received a report about the DuBois’ death, Fox News reported. She appeared to have died of natural causes and no investigation is ongoing, police Sgt. Dan Stubbs said.

DuBois played the Evans family’s neighbor on “Good Times,” and also sang the theme song to 1970s sitcom “The Jeffersons,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. DuBois composed and sang “Movin’ On Up” for the show.

DuBois won two Emmys Awards for her voice-over work on “The PJs.” She also appeared in movies including “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka,” “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle” and “Tropic Thunder,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.

DuBois also worked on Broadway, performing in productions including “Golden Boy” and “A Raisin in the Sun.”

TV Land, which has aired reruns of “Good Times,” tweeted a tribute to the actress, writing that DuBois “would be missed.”

TV Land remembers "Good Times" star Ja'net Dubois. In addition to being the Evans family's lovable neighbor, Willona, Dubois composed and sang "Movin' on Up" the iconic theme song for "The Jeffersons." She was 74 and will be missed.
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— TV Land (@tvland) February 18, 2020

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