James Avery, the much loved patriarch in the Fresh Prince of Bel Air, has died aged 65.

The versatile actor played Uncle Phil to Will Smith's Philly newcomer in the beloved show from 1990 to 1996 and worked on a number of TV and film projects up until he fell ill this year.

TMZ reported that the actor died suddenly in an L.A. hospital last night from complications following open heart surgery.



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rip uncle phil...you where loved by many

They added that Avery had recently undergone surgery for an undisclosed illness and took a turn for the worse late yesterday.
They added that hiis wife, Barbara, had briefly left his bedside to get food when he passed away.
Alfonso Ribeiro, who played Avery's on-screen son Carlton on the show, 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.'
His Fresh Prince character, Philip Banks, was ranked #34 in TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time.


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Very sad. Used to watch him way back. RIP, uncle Phil! More here: http://trendysturvs..com/2014/01/fresh-prince-of-bel-airs-james-avery.html

RIP!the sitcom is one of my fav.

How time flies...

its my all time favorite

bad meat: RIP!the sitcom is one of my fav.

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R.i.p that was one of my fave sitcom

RIP Uncle Phil.

Eya,,whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy,I loved his sarcasm

Wow! Sad news at the beginning of the year! RIP...

RIP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw95DZvfsFM