James Avery (Uncle Phil from Fresh Prince) dead at 65

[Everlong]

He died after surgery for an unknown illness. Man, 65 is not that old. RIP Uncle Phil

[PorkChop]

RIP Uncle Phil. Never forget

[UTK]

Fuck.

[iMike]

That sucks RIP Uncle Phil

[PorkChop]

https://twitter.com/alfonso_ribeiro/sta ... 6583259136

[AkydefGoldberg]

Oh man that's so sad. Uncle Phil was such an excellent character which Avery played to perfection - humour, discipline, happiness.

RIP James Avery

One of my favourite Uncle Phil moments:

[Viazon]

Very sad. Uncle Phil was an absolute legend. RIP James.

[ShaneOfan]

Uncle Phil taught me more about being a father then any fictional character ever. Avery was a great actor and he will be missed.

[Georgerv]

RIP, loved him in Fresh Prince and also his role in That 70's show.

[Kyle]

Terrible news. RIP.

[AkydefGoldberg]

Uncle Phil taught me more about being a father then any fictional character ever. Avery was a great actor and he will be missed.

Yup and he was a character against the stereo-type of African Americans as the runaway, druggie dad etc and Phil was a ex-college playing footballer, with a law degree, law firm with a big house in Bel Air.

A link to some of his angry moments. I loved the first one and the Will/Hilary tongue-lashing.

Has Will Smith spoken about his death? Alfonso Ribiero (Carlton), Russ Bagley (little Nicky - first time I saw on him on Twitter was since the FPOBA), and Tatyana Ali (Ashley).