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TheKdd · 01-01-2014, 02:32 PM

James Avery, the bulky character actor who laid down the law as the Honorable Philip Banks in “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” has died.

Avery’s publicist, Cynthia Snyder, told the Associated Press that Avery died Tuesday. The Associated Press reported that he was 65, while TMZ, which said he died in a Glendale, Calif. hospital after heart surgery, said he was 68.

Alfonso Ribeiro who played his son on “Fresh Prince,” remembered him on Twitter.

Alfonso Ribeiro - I'm deeply saddened to say that James Avery has passed away. He was a second father to me. I will miss him greatly.

Avery played Will Smith’s uncle on the popular TV series. His movie credits included “Fletch” and “8 Million Ways to Die.” He appeared on dozens of TV shows including “Hill St. Blues,” “L.A. Law,” “The Division,” “Soul Food,” “That ’70s Show” and “The Closer.”

Born in Atlantic City, N.J., he served in Vietnam and began writing TV scripts and poetry for PBS. He graduated with a drama degree from U.C. San Diego. In addition to extensive work as a voiceover actor on productions such as “The Wild Thornberrys” and “Prince of Egypt,” he hosted the PBS travel show “Going Places.”

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Sheldon · 01-01-2014, 02:33 PM

So sad. I loved watching him on "Fresh Prince", and he was a great actor in his other roles, too! Even at 65, it still seems too young to lose someone.

MissSouthernLady · 01-01-2014, 04:17 PM

One of my favorite actors! So very sad....hits home too for me because of some of my family members having open heart surgery...very scary

Mystycl · 01-01-2014, 05:14 PM

this broke my heart...

Yellowdog · 01-01-2014, 06:14 PM

Was he ill? He looked a lot older than 65.

Mystycl · 01-02-2014, 12:19 AM

he had heart issues...

19wingz · 01-02-2014, 05:41 PM

So sad

RIP Uncle Phil. Such a legendary TV character, IMO.

01-01-2014, 02:32 PM	#1
TheKdd Your mama what? Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kddville USA Posts: 35,019 Thanks: 6,180 Thanked 8,529 Times in 5,563 Posts Groans: 230 Groaned at 198 Times in 183 Posts	James Avery Dead at 65 James Avery, the bulky character actor who laid down the law as the Honorable Philip Banks in “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” has died. Avery’s publicist, Cynthia Snyder, told the Associated Press that Avery died Tuesday. The Associated Press reported that he was 65, while TMZ, which said he died in a Glendale, Calif. hospital after heart surgery, said he was 68. Alfonso Ribeiro who played his son on “Fresh Prince,” remembered him on Twitter. Alfonso Ribeiro - I'm deeply saddened to say that James Avery has passed away. He was a second father to me. I will miss him greatly. Avery played Will Smith’s uncle on the popular TV series. His movie credits included “Fletch” and “8 Million Ways to Die.” He appeared on dozens of TV shows including “Hill St. Blues,” “L.A. Law,” “The Division,” “Soul Food,” “That ’70s Show” and “The Closer.” Born in Atlantic City, N.J., he served in Vietnam and began writing TV scripts and poetry for PBS. He graduated with a drama degree from U.C. San Diego. In addition to extensive work as a voiceover actor on productions such as “The Wild Thornberrys” and “Prince of Egypt,” he hosted the PBS travel show “Going Places.” SOURCE __________________ Subscribe now to CBS All Access To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ~ My Karma ran over your dogma. ~

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MissSouthernLady YBB Executive Producer Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: on a backroad somewhere in the south! Posts: 2,975 Thanks: 872 Thanked 1,038 Times in 616 Posts Groans: 8 Groaned at 7 Times in 7 Posts	One of my favorite actors! So very sad....hits home too for me because of some of my family members having open heart surgery...very scary __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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19wingz Carrie's Cowboy Casanova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 56,615 Thanks: 6,678 Thanked 8,657 Times in 6,627 Posts Groans: 627 Groaned at 1,039 Times in 954 Posts	So sad RIP Uncle Phil. Such a legendary TV character, IMO. __________________ "Well titted, stand by for my upcoming tat." ~ Sheldon Proud Supporter of the Michigan Wolverines & Detroit Red Wings!! (and anyone who plays those damn Buckeyes) God put us here on this carnival ride We close our eyes Never knowing where it will take us next

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Sheldon YakTV Executive Producer Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brentwood, CA Posts: 6,618 Thanks: 3,409 Thanked 4,544 Times in 2,467 Posts Groans: 134 Groaned at 139 Times in 124 Posts	So sad. I loved watching him on "Fresh Prince", and he was a great actor in his other roles, too! Even at 65, it still seems too young to lose someone.

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Mystycl Admin Asst. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of Mystycl Moonlight Posts: 70,236 Thanks: 16,586 Thanked 7,661 Times in 5,598 Posts Groans: 285 Groaned at 155 Times in 145 Posts	this broke my heart...

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Yellowdog Senior Yakster Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 23,068 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5,211 Times in 3,330 Posts Groans: 32 Groaned at 188 Times in 159 Posts	Was he ill? He looked a lot older than 65.

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Mystycl Admin Asst. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of Mystycl Moonlight Posts: 70,236 Thanks: 16,586 Thanked 7,661 Times in 5,598 Posts Groans: 285 Groaned at 155 Times in 145 Posts	he had heart issues...