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James Avery who played the father (and Will Smith’s Uncle Phil) on “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air,” passed away at an LA area hospital last night. He was 65.

Alfonso Ribeiro who played his son “Carlton” on the popular “Fresh Prince of Bel Air” posted on Twitter:

“I’m deeply saddened to say that James Avery has passed away. He was a second father to me. I will miss him greatly.”

Avery had recently undergone surgery for an undisclosed illness and took a turn for the worse late yesterday. When EUR spoke with one of the cast members a few years ago, he mention that Avery had been battling diabetes.

According to TMZ, his wife, Barbara, had been at his bedside but left for a short period of time to get something to eat. When she came back, she learned he had just died.

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