James Avery, Uncle Phil from Fresh Prince of Belaire, passed away this morning. According to reports Avery was undergoing heart surgery and took a turn for the worst.
TMZ Reports:
James Avery -- the beloved dad on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" -- has died at age 68 ... TMZ has learned.
Sources close to the actor tell TMZ he died in a Glendale, CA hospital last night. Avery had undergone open heart surgery and took a turn for the worse late yesterday.
And we're told ... his wife, Barbara, had been at his bedside but left for a short period of time and when she came back ... she learned he had just died.
Our condolences go out to Avery's family and friends during this trying time. Check out memorable clips of Uncle Phil
