Dr_Mayus Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 So it was reported that the actor James Avery passed away . I always loved Uncle Phil and of course the Shredder. Just thought I would pass this on. http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/01/showbiz/celebrity-news-gossip/james-avery-obit/ (CNN) -- Actor James Avery, who played the beloved Uncle Phil on the hit 1990s sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," died Tuesday, his publicist confirmed. He was 65. His "Fresh Prince" co-star Alfonso Ribeiro tweeted news of Avery's passing. "I'm deeply saddened to say that James Avery has passed away," Riberio tweeted. "He was a second father to me. I will miss him greatly. A classically trained actor and poet, Avery grew up in Atlantic City, New Jersey, where he was raised by a single mother. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War and first appeared onscreen as a dancer in an uncredited role in the 1980 film "The Blues Brothers." According to IMDb, after he served in the military, Avery moved to San Diego, California, where he began writing TV scripts and poetry for PBS. "I knew I loved the arts," Avery said in an interview for the show "Unscripted." "I knew I wanted to be a writer, but the theater was something I had been involved in before." Avery appeared in multiple TV shows and movies including as the voice of Shredder in the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." But his most famous role was as Phillip Banks, the stern but loving uncle to Will Smith's character on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStar83x Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Damn shame. Wonder what happened since 65 isn't super old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon-Archon Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Damn, that's a shame. He did an outstanding job as Uncle Phil and Shredder. RIP James Avery . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasaDeBen Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 My childhood on so many different levels RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xzero4812 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 noo not the Big Guy!! Rip he was a very talented man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1973456 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 RIP in Peace Uncle Phil ;___; I was pretty sad to hear this today Fresh prince of Bel air and Family Matters were some of my fave shows growing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawler Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Read this earlier and couldn't help but feel kinda down. Fresh Prince was one of those shows almost ANYBODY had seen at least once in their lifetime and Uncle Phil was an awesome character. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Lilith Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 noo not the Big Guy!! Rip he was a very talented man I can tell he was an awesome fellow just from that still alone. Also, RIP Shredder. I haven't seen TMNT since I was like...5? But, I remember liking Shredder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgrave Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Sad to hear this. He was a pretty cool guy from what I could tell. Rest In Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Mayus Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) Read this earlier and couldn't help but feel kinda down. Fresh Prince was one of those shows almost ANYBODY had seen at least once in their lifetime and Uncle Phil was an awesome character. R.I.P. I think it is one of the few shows that if you begin singing the theme in a group there will be at least 1 person who will know the words Edited January 2, 2014 by Dr_Mayus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightWing127 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 R.I.P. Good sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starrk_01 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) Shame...Fresh Prince was one of those shows in the 90s where you liked everyone in the cast. R.I.P. Uncle Phil Damn shame. Wonder what happened since 65 isn't super old. Strange a different news story said he was 68 It was stated that he died from complications of open heart surgery. Source (Same as Dr_Mayus): http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/01/showbiz/celebrity-news-gossip/james-avery-obit/ Edited January 2, 2014 by Starrk_01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcbeanstr Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 really sad news. RIP Uncle Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful84 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Yes, he will be missed. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goekie Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Damn shame. Wonder what happened since 65 isn't super old. I believe he was recovering from heart surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Dark Mark- Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) Damn, R.I.P. James. I grew up watching The Fresh Prince Will not be forgotten, didn't even know he was poet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL8VJTCnzgo&feature=youtube_gdata_player Edited January 2, 2014 by -Dark Mark- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Rest in peace. Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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