Sad news. Actor James Avery, who portrayed “Uncle Phil” on the Fresh Prince of Bel Air, has reportedly passed away. Thousands of fans are paying their condolences on Twitter. A small sampling:
RIP James Avery, Uncle Phil from 'Fresh Prince.' http://t.co/Wg8M4wbc6h pic.twitter.com/sa48hVUVRS
— David Beard (@dabeard) January 1, 2014
Favorite Uncle Phil line:
"…or they'll never find your bodies…because I'm a judge….I can make it happen"http://t.co/HWsQ3uAQfB
— Chillin in my Bacta (@DarthAmin) January 1, 2014
https://twitter.com/dinaashersmith/status/418479608804442113
Damn rest in peace James Avery! Really loved uncle Phil on fresh prince
— ike vallie-flagg (@IKEVF) January 1, 2014
Saddened by the news of Uncle Phil, RIP #Legend
— Sam Adekugbe (@SamAdekugbe) January 1, 2014
R.I.P. James Avery aka Uncle Phil #FreshPrinceOfBelAir
— Shane “BamBino” Boyd (@ShaneBoyd7) January 1, 2014
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Uncle Phil has passed away! #JamesAvery such a big part of my childhood. #kingswillbekings rest in peace! http://t.co/G8qSBI3tG7
— Aml Ameen (@AmlAmeen) January 1, 2014
James Avery character Uncle Phil was a positive black role model for television audiences. I learned from him. RIP. My prayers to the family
— Lane Napper (@LaneNapper) January 1, 2014
One of my favorite scenes with Uncle Phil and Carlton – "Uncle Phil tries on a wig" http://t.co/tWH6ikwIMD
— Justin Lear (@CNNJustin) January 1, 2014
Rest in Peace.