James Avery, well known for his portrayal of Uncle Phil in the TV sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” has died, aged 68 after complications from open heart surgery.

On “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,”  played Philip Banks, who provided a stable environment for his nephew, played by Will Smith.

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