The late James Avery was 44 years old when The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air premiered in 1990. Will Smith — the titular fresh prince — is currently 48 years old. That’s right: Will is older than Uncle Phil was when he invited his nephew to live with him. That’s horrifying, you’re getting old, we’re all […]
2014 got off to a sad start with the news of the death of James Avery, best known for his role as Uncle Phil on the TV show “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” Avery illuminated the role beyond the average sitcom dad with his booming voice, belly-shaking laughter and incredible wisdom. He took on a variety […]
Actor James Avery, who played the beloved Uncle Phil on the hit 1990s sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” has died, his publicist said Wednesday. 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 […]
