James Avery, star of 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' dies at 68
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. Avery had surgery on November 11 and died Tuesday evening at a hospital in Glendale, California, according to Benson.
"I'm deeply saddened to say that James Avery has passed away," Riberio wrote. "He was a second father to me. I will miss him greatly.
Jada Pinkett Smith, wife of "Fresh Price" star Will Smith, posted the couple's condolences Wednesday on her verified Facebook page.
"Our condolences to aunt Florence (his mother), Miss Barbara (his wife) and all those who loved him," Pinkett Smith wrote.
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