![]() Our condolences to aunt Florence (his mother), Miss Barbara (his wife) and all those who loved him. James Avery who we all lovingly know as Uncle Phil from The Fresh Prince has passed. His voice acting work was mostly in animated series. A prolific television actor, he is best remembered for his portrayal of patriarch Philip Banks in the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. James Avery, the bulky character actor from Atlantic City who laid down the law as the Honorable Philip Banks in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, has died. He'll always be apart of me #JamesAvery ''įresh Prince lead Will Smith is yet to publically comment on the loss but Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith, paid her own tribute: ''Happy New Year everyone! I was hoping to start the new year differently but we have lost yet another friend. James LaRue Avery (Novem December 31, 2013) was an American actor, comedian, voice over artist and poet. She tweeted: ''James was my teacher my protector & the most magnificent actor. Tatyana Ali, who played James' Fresh Prince daughter Ashley Banks, also paid her tribute to the deceased actor. Even though he played my father on TV, he was a wonderful father figure to me in life. I am very saddened to say that James Avery has passed. James' co-star Alfonso Ribeiro, who portrayed his on-screen son Carlton Banks in the show, lamented the loss of ''wonderful father figure'' via Facebook: ''The world has lost a truly special man. He did a cameo as a favor to me in WIWH and had the entire set rolling with laughter. James Franco tweeted "James Avery was a very funny and smart man. The news of Avery's death has brought tributes from actors of all ages who knew or worked with the late star. Stars Have Flocked To Pay Tribute To The Late Actor. He moved into showbusiness by writing poetry and TV scripts but soon became famous for his sitcom roles and versatility as a voice actor. Aside from his towering acting career, Avery also served as a member of the US Navy in the Vietnam War between 19. He appeared in movies such as Fletch, 8 Million Ways To Die and License To Drive. 0 James Avery, the bulky character actor from Atlantic City who laid down the law as the Honorable Philip Banks in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, has died. Though The Fresh Prince of Bel Air's Philip Banks was by far Avery's most notable role, the actor starred in dozens of television shows and films throughout the years, earning him deep respect within the Hollywood community.Ī selection of the Virginia-born other television credits include Star Trek: Enterprise, The Legend Of Prince Valiant, LA Law, The Closer, That 70s Show and The Division. James Avery, Star Of 'Fresh Prince,' Has Died Aged 68. ![]() ![]() Known for his booming voice and imposing size. His wife Barbara, who had been standing at his bedside, left for a short while and returned to learn her husband had just died, according to TMZ. Avery died on Tuesday in Glendale, Calif., following complications from open heart surgery, publicist Cynthia Snyder told NPR. Avery, who played Uncle Phil in TV sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, died in a Glendale, CA hospital last night. Actor James Avery has sadly passed away at the age of 68 due to complications related to the open heart surgery he underwent. ![]()
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