Fresh Prince "Uncle Phil" actor, dead at 65

[BDBoop]

James Avery, 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air' star, dies at 65 - NY Daily News

James Avery, known for his role as Uncle Phil on the hit 90s sitcom “Fresh Prince of Bel Air” died on New Year’s Eve, reports TMZ.

The 65-year-old actor reportedly recently underwent open heart surgery, and died from complications from the procedure on Dec. 31.

Avery’s wife, Barbara, was by his side before leaving for a brief moment to get food. Upon her return he was dead.

Well, that's a bitch of a way to start the new year.

RIP, Mr. Avery.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

I remember as a kid people dying in their 60s wasn't all that uncommon, but now with so many people living into their 80s and even 90s, 65 seems so young to go.

 

[Esmeralda]

I remember as a kid people dying in their 60s wasn't all that uncommon, but now with so many people living into their 80s and even 90s, 65 seems so young to go.

Yes, I agree. The average nowadays is late 70s. He was quite heavy, very over weight. I wonder if that was the main problem. Sixties seems too young.

 

[Moonglow]

was he in the dead pool?

 

[BDBoop]

If you know one exists, then you can check to for yourself.

 

[Politico]

Dam. Guy goes in for a common procedure and ends up dead. Is someone gonna sue?

And he was 68.

 

[Esmeralda]

Dam. Guy goes in for a common procedure and ends up dead. Is someone gonna sue?

And he was 68.

That's why I'm thinking it is related to his weight. A common procedure for someone significantly over weight/obese can be potentially dangerous and definitely more difficult than for someone not over weight. As well, I don't seen open heart surgery as a common procedure in the sense that it is a simple or routine procdure. It is very, very complicated, sensitive and serious.

 

[tinydancer]

As an actor he was unreal. Truly you have to check out all he's done.

 

[tinydancer]

I'm looking at the talent of the gentleman.Not health yada yada. Screw health. I'm looking at his brilliance. Cripes this man was good.

 

[tinydancer]

He did so much I dont even know where to start.

 

[TheOldSchool]

God Bless Uncle Phil and Shredder

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[Esmeralda]

I remember as a kid people dying in their 60s wasn't all that uncommon, but now with so many people living into their 80s and even 90s, 65 seems so young to go.

Yep, you see a lot of people living into their 80s and 90s. I wonder what the difference is, just luck? Genes? Lifestyle?