Fresh Prince's James Avery aka Uncle Phil, Passes Away

[MissAnne]

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Very sad to hear this news.

Actor James Avery, who played the beloved Uncle Phil on the hit 1990s sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," died Tuesday, his publicist confirmed. He was 68.

The cause of death was complications from open-heart surgery, said his manager, Toni Benson.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/01/showbiz/celebrity-news-gossip/james-avery-obit/

 

[rareboy]

Jeez. They are dropping like flies today.

 

[GreyUnderscore]

First Andell and now Uncle Phil. So sad.

RIP

 

[G-Lexington]

To me, he wasn't "Uncle Phil". He was "the Shredder".

Lex

 

[blackbeltninja]

To me, he wasn't "Uncle Phil". He was "the Shredder".

Lex

Now that you mention it, it's obvious. But I had no idea.

-d-

 

[star-warrior]

Complication of open heart surgery. My thoughts are with his family.

 

[Telstra]

Unhealthy pic at post 1, no surprise ....

 

[RaKroma]

Unhealthy pic at post 1, no surprise ....

Let's see how healthy you will look at 68 with heart disease.

 

[Telstra]

Let's see how healthy you will look at 68 with heart disease.

oh he was 68?
Not many people live that long anyway.

 

[gsdx]

oh he was 68?
Not many people live that long anyway.

You looked at the picture, but you didn't bother reading what was under it:

Actor James Avery, who played the beloved Uncle Phil on the hit 1990s sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," died Tuesday, his publicist confirmed. He was 68.

 

[ravenstar]

RIP Uncle Phil. Loved Fresh Prince.

 

[Telstra]

Its not like important world breaking news that i have to read every and stored in my brain

 

[johaninsc]

Its not like important world breaking news that i have to read every and stored in my brain

it's ok, Telly...we all understand that for you these things take time...

 

[medic1]

Its not like important world breaking news that i have to read every and stored in my brain

It most certainly is, to his family and friends. RIP, Mr Avery