BREAKING: James Avery “Uncle Phil” Dead at 65
Only 13 hours into the new year, and Hollywood loses another celebrity great, James Avery (better known as Uncle Phil on Fresh Prince of Bel Air).
TMZ learned last night:
Sources close to the actor tell TMZ he died in an L.A. hospital last night. Avery had recently undergone surgery for an undisclosed illness and took a turn for the worse late yesterday.
And we’re told his wife, Barbara, had been at his bedside but left for a short period of time to get something to eat. When she came back, she learned he had just died.
Fresh Prince of Bel Air Funniest Moments:
RWG Uncle Phil!
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