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Marvo301 · 01-02-2014, 02:46 PM

James Avery

irehtman · 01-02-2014, 06:54 PM

At least he was better than these two past actors, Dolph Sweet and Vic Tayback.

R.I.P. James Avery!

Zoneboy · 01-04-2014, 01:34 AM

Link

Janet Hubert, who will forever be remembered as playing the TV matriarch Aunt Vivian on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, is speaking out about the death of her co-star James Avery.

Yesterday news broke that Avery died Tuesday in Glendale, Calif., following complications from open heart surgery.

Hubert who played Avery’s on-screen wife for three seasons was shocked to hear of his death.

The actress/producer expressed her condolences to Avery and his family in a statement to theGrio:

“I am home healing and was shocked to hear of James’s passing,” she says. “I think this incredible clip says it best.”

“Acting with James was like a great doubles match! He was one of the best actors I have worked with in my many years. He was like a big strong boulder, that could either crush you or shield you. He was first and foremost an actor, classically trained, climbed that ladder step by step, role by role, to become one of the most powerful TV dads that had ever been created. My heart goes out to Barbara his real wife and family and I ask that you respect her place, as his real wife with regards to her husband with request for statements from me who simply but proudly played his TV wife Vivian Banks. RIP James, all the world is a stage, and we are all merely players in this production called LIFE.”

Avery is survived by his wife Barbara, and stepson Kevin Waters.

JamesG · 01-06-2014, 05:05 PM

Will Smith Mourns James Avery: "Every Young Man Needs an Uncle Phil"
Jan 6, 2014
by Robyn Ross

Will Smith has opened up about the loss of his "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" co-star James Avery.

"Some of my greatest lessons in Acting, Living and being a respectable human being came through James Avery," Smith wrote in a Facebook post Sunday of his on-screen Uncle Phil. "Every young man needs an Uncle Phil. Rest in Peace," he added, along with a photo with Avery from the last time they were together.

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Will-Smi...y-1075273.aspx

MacLeaper · 01-08-2014, 12:01 PM

Quote:

At least he was better than these two past actors, Dolph Sweet and Vic Tayback.

R.I.P. James Avery!

All three were great actors. May God bless and comfort all of their families during their sad moments of remembrance.

TMC · 01-08-2014, 11:27 PM

18 Reasons Why Uncle Phil Was The Greatest Ever TV Father

Mr. Television · 01-09-2014, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacLeaper

All three were great actors. May God bless and comfort all of their families during their sad moments of remembrance.

I agree. I was a fan of all of them.

irehtman · 01-18-2014, 10:35 PM

But there is one remaining rough actor alive and retired from acting as a rich man left, who is it?

Bronson · 11-06-2014, 05:37 PM

He was a wonderful actor and I loved Uncle Phil. He made him the way we remember Patriarchs. RIP! I remember that scene where Will breaks down after he dead beat father walks out on him again.

01-02-2014, 02:46 PM	#16
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01-04-2014, 01:34 AM	#18
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,375	Original ‘Aunt Viv,’ Janet Hubert speaks out about James Avery death Link Janet Hubert, who will forever be remembered as playing the TV matriarch Aunt Vivian on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, is speaking out about the death of her co-star James Avery. Yesterday news broke that Avery died Tuesday in Glendale, Calif., following complications from open heart surgery. Hubert who played Avery’s on-screen wife for three seasons was shocked to hear of his death. The actress/producer expressed her condolences to Avery and his family in a statement to theGrio: “I am home healing and was shocked to hear of James’s passing,” she says. “I think this incredible clip says it best.” “Acting with James was like a great doubles match! He was one of the best actors I have worked with in my many years. He was like a big strong boulder, that could either crush you or shield you. He was first and foremost an actor, classically trained, climbed that ladder step by step, role by role, to become one of the most powerful TV dads that had ever been created. My heart goes out to Barbara his real wife and family and I ask that you respect her place, as his real wife with regards to her husband with request for statements from me who simply but proudly played his TV wife Vivian Banks. RIP James, all the world is a stage, and we are all merely players in this production called LIFE.” Avery is survived by his wife Barbara, and stepson Kevin Waters.
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01-06-2014, 05:05 PM	#19
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,095	*Will Smith Mourns James Avery: "Every Young Man Needs an Uncle Phil"* Jan 6, 2014 by Robyn Ross Will Smith has opened up about the loss of his "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" co-star James Avery. "Some of my greatest lessons in Acting, Living and being a respectable human being came through James Avery," Smith wrote in a Facebook post Sunday of his on-screen Uncle Phil. "Every young man needs an Uncle Phil. Rest in Peace," he added, along with a photo with Avery from the last time they were together. http://www.tvguide.com/News/Will-Smi...y-1075273.aspx Attached Images

01-02-2014, 06:54 PM	#17
irehtman Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 15, 2013 Location: Montgomery County, Maryland Posts: 4,826	At least he was better than these two past actors, Dolph Sweet and Vic Tayback. R.I.P. James Avery!

01-08-2014, 11:27 PM	#21
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 125,844	18 Reasons Why Uncle Phil Was The Greatest Ever TV Father

01-18-2014, 10:35 PM	#23
irehtman Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 15, 2013 Location: Montgomery County, Maryland Posts: 4,826	But there is one remaining rough actor alive and retired from acting as a rich man left, who is it?

11-06-2014, 05:37 PM	#24
Bronson Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 27, 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 274	He was a wonderful actor and I loved Uncle Phil. He made him the way we remember Patriarchs. RIP! I remember that scene where Will breaks down after he dead beat father walks out on him again.