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.

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."


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He was also the voice of shredder from the 80's/90's teenage mutant ninja turtles cartoon for those of you younger lads like me. Loved him in fresh prince as well. RIP.
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RIP Uncle Phil
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R.I.P. Mr. Avery
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R.I.P. Mr. Avery.
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May He Rest In Peace
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Sad. The show wouldn't have been the same without him. Rest in peace!
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R.I.P Mr. Avery. I loved Fresh Prince and the original TMNT cartoon growing up. He will be missed.
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That is sad, RIP Uncle Phil.
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Any word on what caused it yet?
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