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NEWS: Actor James Avery Passes Away


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RAmmsoldat



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 6:15 am Reply with quote
He had such a recognizable voice id heard him in a lot of things id watched as a lad. He'll be missed.
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mewpudding101
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 6:34 am Reply with quote
His role as Phil Banks had a huge influence on my humor, and I'll never forget his strong and amazing acting during the most emotional moments. Just watched the first season with friends at my birthday a month ago. He will be missed by millions of people.
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Azure-Wind91



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 8:17 am Reply with quote
I loved him in Fresh Prince. Rest in peace, you were a great actor.
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marie-antoinette



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:00 am Reply with quote
I knew he'd done some voice work, but I didn't realize it was that much. Very sad to hear the news of his passing, he was a great talent.
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Mr. Oshawott



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 10:04 am Reply with quote
I was completely unaware that James Avery was also a voice actor in several American animated shows, in which one of them is an old anime.

RIP Mr. Avery. Sad
You will be missed dearly.
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the-antihero



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 10:48 am Reply with quote
Bye Uncle Phil :'(
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Wakazhi



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 10:49 am Reply with quote
Re-watching Fresh Prince will never be the same...

Thanks for all the awesome you've done, Big Guy. Crying or Very sad
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BlackJaded



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 11:01 am Reply with quote
Now Heaven has an awesome bouncer kicking everyone out to Hell and Purgatory

See you in another life ahead Mr. James Avery and hope your spirit will resides those you loved dearly including Will.
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the skinny



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 11:08 am Reply with quote
May the heavens be filled with pillowy mounds of mashed potatoes...
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suprememoonempress



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 11:30 am Reply with quote
Rest in peace uncle Phil
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ActionJacksin



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 12:36 pm Reply with quote
We'll never forget you, Uncle Fang.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U1UzLFSu-M
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mdo7



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 1:04 pm Reply with quote
It sad to hear, and it sad that's how the New Year start (no offense to anyone). James Avery was awesome as Uncle Phil in Fresh Prince and I know he did a lot of voice acting, including anime (which I was surprised to hear). He'll indeed be missed. RIP Crying or Very sad Anime cry
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Emerje



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 1:14 pm Reply with quote
He'll always be loved for his role in the Fresh Prince, but I'm going to really miss him for his role as Shredder.

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KH91



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 1:30 pm Reply with quote
R.I.P to everyones favorite Uncle.

Is it coincidence that ANN posted this after I mentioned it in the previous news post about Eiichi Ohtaki?
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revolutionotaku



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 2:18 pm Reply with quote
According to the Nostalgia Critic, Avery's performance as Uncle Phil is even more scarier than the Shredder.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9sw_lRVcR8
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