Wednesday, 1 January 2014

Actor James Avery is dead.


Actor James Avery, best known for his role as Uncle Phil in The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, has died, according to reports.

The 65-year-old's death was announced by Alfonso Ribeiro - who played onscreen son Carlton Banks in the 1990s hit sitcom - on his Facebook page.

He wrote: "The world has lost a truly special man. I am very saddened to say that James Avery has passed.

"Even though he played my father on TV, he was a wonderful father figure to me in life. He will be deeply missed."

TMZ.com claims the New Jersey-born star passed away after surgery for an undisclosed illness.

Avery also provided the voice of Shredder for animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.


Alfonso Ribeiro        ✔ @alfonso_ribeiro
I'm deeply saddened to say that James Avery has passed away. He was a second father to me. I will miss him greatly.
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May his soul rest in perfect peace.



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