James Avery portrayed his iconic role as Uncle Phil in more than 140 episodes of The Fresh Prince, growing with his on-screen family since the show's inception in 1990. The beloved star passed away in December of 2014 due to complications with open-heart surgery. He was 68-years-old at the time of his departure. During "The Fresh Prince Reunion Special", the cast shared their fondest memories of the late actor.
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