Paul Benedict, who become enormously famous as Mr. Harry Bentley on ‘The Jeffersons’ from 1975-1985, has passed away at the age of 70 according to his brother.

Paul Benedict, the American actor who was often mistaken for British thanks to his role as George and Louise’s neighbor on The Jeffersons, was found dead Monday at his home on Martha’s Vineyard. He was 70. The cause of death is under investigation, according to Benedict’s brother, Charles.

The New Mexico native, while best known for his nearly 10-year run as Bentley, was also an Obie Award-winning theater director, as well as a prolific character actor.

Gen-Xers may recognize him as the bowler-capped Number Painter from Sesame Street, who started popping up in random places to decorate his surroundings with a big white numeral in 1972.

Benedict’s last role was in ‘Side By Each’ as Chief Rod Rocks that was just completed this year.

Most members of the cast from the award-winning ‘The Jeffersons’ have now passed with the exception of Sherman Hemsley who played George Jefferson.  Benedict appeared on 144 episodes.