James Avery, father on 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' dead at 65
Actor James Avery, best known for playing the father on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," died at the age of 65 this week reportedly due to complications stemming from a recent open-heart surgery.
Avery's publicist confirmed the death, and in a Twitter message Wednesday one of the actor's former co-stars on "Fresh Prince," Alfonso Ribeiro, tweeted his sorrows.
"I'm deeply saddened to say that James Avery has passed away. He was a second father to me. I will miss him greatly," Ribeiro said in a tweet.
Avery's voice was heard in many animated TV series, including "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and "Iron Man," and he guest-starred on "That '70s Show" as a police officer.
Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 21 Massapequa, Miller Place wrestling champs Newsday's Gregg Sarra talks about Massapequa and Miller Place wrestling teams winning state dual meet championships and Jonathan Ruban takes a look at the undefeated Northport girls basketball team.
Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 21 Massapequa, Miller Place wrestling champs Newsday's Gregg Sarra talks about Massapequa and Miller Place wrestling teams winning state dual meet championships and Jonathan Ruban takes a look at the undefeated Northport girls basketball team.
