Will Smith breaks silence on “Uncle Phil” James Avery passing
Will Smith has finally opened up about the passing of actor James Avery who portrayed Uncle Phil on his hit TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
In a post shared via the actor’s Facebook page, Smith wrote:
Some of my greatest lessons in Acting, Living and being a respectable human being came through James Avery. Every young man needs an Uncle
Phil. Rest in Peace
He included the above image adding, “This photo was the last time we were together.”
Avery died December 31 following complications from open heart surgery.
