As we previously reported, actor James Avery, lovingly known by many TV fans as “Uncle Phil” on the sitcom “The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air” passed away on New Year’s Eve at the age of 65.
It did not take long for those who knew and worked with Avery to express their condolences on Twitter. Actor Alfonso Ribeiro, who played his son Carlton on the program, was one of the first to confirm his death.
“I’m deeply saddened to say that James Avery has passed away,” he wrote on Twitter. “He was a second father to me. I will miss him greatly.” While he has not yet made a public statement, reports are saying that Will Smith was “devastated” by the news. Tatyana Ali, who played his youngest daughter Ashley, added, “James was my teacher my protector & the most magnificent actor. We’re feeling his loss very deeply. He’ll always be apart of me.”
Other “Fresh Prince” cast members and peers of Avery have been sending their thoughts and memories of Avery.
To see what Ribeiro, Ali and other celebrities wrote on Twitter about Avery, click here: TheUrbanDaily.com
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