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[Erehtih]

ah shit this is really sad. I'm never upset when someone I don't know personally dies but man did this one make me sad..

 

[HomerSimpson-Man]

No, no, no, no, not Uncle Phil!

One of the greatest tv dads, ever.

I grew up watching Fresh Prince as kid when it aired new episodes on NBC and constantly on syndication after school, easily one of my favorites shows of all time. He was the kind of dad that was scary to cross but in the end you just knew he loved you no matter what.

Too young, he's only a year younger than my dad.

 

[Captain Fish]

Really sad news. Probably watched Fresh Prince of Bel-Air more than any other sitcom growing up. He'll be missed.

 

[lazybones18]

Just found out.

RIP

 

[Eternal Gamer]

He was great playing Uncle Phil.

 

[LaserBuddha]

He now lives on a buttery mound of mashed potatoes in a savory heaven.

 

[Mercury Land-Snake]

He now lives on a buttery mound of mashed potatoes in a savory heaven.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhUgsPn3hyI

 

[Hours Left]

Shredder... ;_;

R.I.P.

 

[Professor Renegade]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnVhQrNTQgY

 

[Werewolf Jones]

Still blows my mind Uncle Phil was Shredder. RIP.

 

[hitmon]

Oh man.. RIP Uncle Phil.

 

[ShinoguTakeruKoeru]

Forgot the characters name but he had a small role in Streamline Picture's English dub of Fist of the Northstar. He was that big guy whose skin can turn to metal and fought Raoh.

RIP James Avery

Kiba!!

"I've turned my body to steel, now I'll crush Raoh's troops as if they were INSECTS, and send Raoh to BURN IN HELL!!!!"

Rest in Peace, Uncle Phil.

 

[DrForester]

He did eventually get to be a Klingon.

 

[Akahige]

shit I loved Uncle Phil on Fresh Prince

 

[Auron_Kale]

RIP

Both his Uncle Phil & Shredder roles were a big part of my childhood.

 

[ryan13ts]

No! Not Uncle Phil! Fuck...

RIP

 

[Linsies]

Jada Pinkett Smith statement, from her Facebook:


"Happy New Year everyone! I was hoping to start the new year differently but we have lost yet another friend. James Avery who we all lovingly know as Uncle Phil from The Fresh Prince has passed.

"Our condolences to aunt Florence (his mother), Miss Barbara (his wife) and all those who loved him. Rest in peace James."

 

[Wynnebeck]

I can't even imagine how Will is taking it.

 

[Jintor]

Bye, Uncle Phil

 

[shikamaroooo]

this photo genuinely made me sad. Rest in peace. Won't feel the same as watching Fresh Prince ever again

 

[Vibranium]

Man, Fresh Prince is one of the only sitcoms that I ever watched, and Uncle Phil was just so inspiring and like a real dad. And kicking Jazz out never got old man, best show ever.

Rest in peace Mr. Avery, thanks for all the memories (and as Shredder too!) and you'll live on in a lot of people's memories.

 

[aznpxdd]

Damn, RIP Uncle Phil, you've brought me countless amount of laughter and joy...

 

[GhostWriter24]

=(

He's chillin in the pillowy mounds of mashed potatoes in the sky. RIP, I'll never forget how many laughs you gave me on TFPOBA

 

[neorej]

Heard the news this morning. It's weird, the man was like a father to me and I think most of my generation. He has brought laughter, joy and sensibility into this world, I just hope he realized how many hearts he touched with that bellowing laugh.

 

[Unknown One]

I lost 2 uncles this year

R.I.P Uncle Phil.

 

[Kajiba]

Rip

Love that guy = (

 

[anaron]

So damn sad. Uncle Phil..:



Rest in peace, James Avery.

 

[TacticalFox88]

The Chemistry between the principal cast of FP will probably never be topped. Felt so genuine that I felt like I was watching a REAL family.

 

[The Living Tribunal]

Talk about a depressing way to start the year off.

RIP Uncle Phil.

 

[KennyLinder]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtuVLGeFM90

Just watched this again the other day.

Truly a sad day.

Awesome scene, awesome move. So sad that both of those actors are dead

 

[EnVy_CaLiBeR]

Damn on New Years too.

R.I.P Uncle Phil.

 

[Boss Doggie]

Wow...

RIP

:/

 

[strafer]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSKyaXkzVvc

This gets everytime.

 

[Mr Swine]

Really sad that he passed away

R.I.P James Avery

 

[CrankyJay]

Very sad. RIP Uncle Phil

 

[Skid 4 Dead]

:'(

 

[Newline]

This put a total downer on my birthday, God why did this have to happen. 65 is too young for this great man, brought me so much joy as a kid. ; (

 

[Snkfanatic]

That scene damn....so much emotion. Either they are both fantastic actors or there was some real emotions behind that.

 

[A6M3]

that sucks rip

 

[Space Runaway]

Sad. He will be missed.

 

[highsky]

He was a great actor I'm sorry to hear he's passed away.

 

[Madness]

Been watching Fresh Prince, such a good show, touched on a variety of topics without getting preachy or hokey. And was nice after the Cosby show to have an all black family be portrayed positively, same goes for Family Matters.

Great actor, great show. He will be missed.

 

[Phire Phox]

That scene damn....so much emotion. Either they are both fantastic actors or there was some real emotions behind that.

Likely both.

 

[Epsilon-delta]

RIP Uncle Phil and Shredder. I watched TMNT and the Fresh Prince religiously back in the day and you will be sorely missed.

 

[HomerSimpson-Man]

Still blows my mind Uncle Phil was Shredder. RIP.

I never did connect the two growing up despite watching the heck out of the original TMNT cartoon also.

That man has made a mark on a ton of childhoods.

 

[TheHollowNight]

That scene damn....so much emotion. Either they are both fantastic actors or there was some real emotions behind that.

Re-watched this today & genuinely had tears streaking down my face. I don't remember that scene being so powerful as a kid. Damn. I haven't had a proper cry in years :/

 

[Apoc29]

That scene damn....so much emotion. Either they are both fantastic actors or there was some real emotions behind that.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0583018/trivia?item=tr1963269

Will Smith improvised all his lines for the very emotional ending, which was not scripted and thought the cameras had stopped rolling, when he said "How come he don't want me, man?"

Uncle Phil was the best TV dad by far.

 

[revolverjgw]

Fuck. This guy was awesome, what a presence.

 

[roflwaffles]

http://www.grantland.com/blog/hollywood-prospectus/post/_/id/96540/r-i-p-james-avery-and-uncle-phil

This fantastic article + the obvious classic clip of Papa's Got A Brand New Excuse left me in tears.

 

[Timu]

Shame, he was great, may he R.I.P.