James Avery, who played the character of Uncle Phil in American television show The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, has passed away at the age of 65.
Alfonso, who played on-screen son Carlton Banks in the 1990s hit sitcom, wrote on his Facebook page: "The world has lost a truly special man. I am very saddened to say that James Avery has passed.
The actor passed away having recently undergone open heart surgery at a Los Angeles hospital with his wife Barbara by his side, according to TMZ.
In addition to The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, the actor appeared in a number of other popular shows including Grey's Anatomy, The Young and the Restless, Charmed and That '70s show among many others.
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