James Avery from Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Fame Dead at 65
According to a report from TMZ, James Avery, the man who played adored father, uncle, and judge Phillip Banks on the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air died at a Los Angeles hospital Tuesday evening.
Avery had recently undergone open heart surgery and died from complications from the procedure.
Fresh Prince co-star Alfonso Ribeiro confirmed the death on Twitter:
I'm deeply saddened to say that James Avery has passed away. He was a second father to me. I will miss him greatly. pic.twitter.com/UrW0EeBFbO
— Alfonso Ribeiro (@alfonso_ribeiro) January 1, 2014
RIP, Uncle Phil.
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