Denaldinho Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Damn, i grew up with the fresh prince - sad day really... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25572065 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air' actor James Avery dies James Avery appeared in 141 episodes of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Continue reading the main story Related Stories The Fresh Prince of Brixton! Will Smith makes surprise school visitWatch Will Smith surprise at City HallWatch The American actor James Avery has died aged 65, his publicist has said. He was best known for his role as Phil Banks in US television series The Fresh Prince of Bel Air with Will Smith. His fellow cast member in the show Alfonso Ribeiro, who played his son Carlton, tweeted: "I'm deeply saddened to say that James Avery has passed away. "He was a second father to me. I will miss him greatly." The actor appeared in a number of films and TV shows including Gray's Anatomy and Star Trek: Enterprise. He hosted TV programme Going Places, and provided voice-overs in animated TV series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Iron Man. James Avery died following complications from open-heart surgery. But he was best known for his portrayal of the judge and patriarch 'Uncle Phil' in 1990s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He appeared in 141 episodes of the programme alongside his on-screen nephew, Will Smith, and was reunited with most of the cast at a charity event two years ago. Avery's publicist, Cynthia Snyder, told The Associated Press that Avery died on Tuesday in Glendale, California, following complications from open-heart surgery. Avery served in Vietnam in the US Navy from 1968 to 1969, before he began writing TV scripts and poetry for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Barbara, his mother, Florence Avery, and his step-son, Kevin Waters. Avery had been working until September this year on the Zach Braff film Wish I Was Here, which will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival later this month. Ms Snyder said plans were being made for a memorial service. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 8pints Posted January 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2014 Not only Uncle Phil 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted January 1, 2014 Moderator Share Posted January 1, 2014 Sad. I loved watching him on TV when I was nipper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginko Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Very sad news, Uncle Phil and Shredder, a big part of my childhood. He'd lost a lost of weight in recent times too. RIP big fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) Great show, great character.. RIP Avery. Edited January 2, 2014 by AVFCforever1991 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Lets not do things by halves: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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