James Avery (Uncle Phil) Dead at 68

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Nobody laid down the law like Uncle Phil when Will got out of hand.

James Avery, best known for playing Will Smith's no-nonsense rich uncle on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, the actor's manager confirmed Wednesday to E! News. He was 68.

"I'm deeply saddened to say that James Avery has passed away," Alfonso Ribeiro, who played preppy son Carlton on the 1990s-era hit, tweeted this morning. "He was a second father to me. I will miss him greatly."

....He will truly be missed.

http://www.eonline.com/news/495022/james-avery-dead-fresh-prince-of-bel-air-s-uncle-phil-was-65


I don't know about you, but i just felt a big chunk of my childhood go up in flames, it truly feels like i lost a family member right now.

So i'm a bit teary eyed at the moment.
 
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What a crumby way to start off the new year.

R.I.P James.
 
It's really sad news, and 68 is young these days. He played Uncle Phil amazingly and so naturally, such a great character... one of the scariest and funniest dads ever! :)

I always hoped they would do a Fresh Prince one off reunion episode but that's now shattered. :(

R.I.P
 
Rip.
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A big part of my childhood died with him.
Watched every episode at least 3-4 times.

R.I.P.
 
Having watched Fresh Prince since the 90s, it's a great shame to see him go. Especially at only 68. He was much younger than I recalled.

RIP James.
 
That's too bad. Thoughts to his family.

He was the voice of Shredder in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series.
 

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