R.I.P. James Avery

James Avery, known affectionately by many as "Uncle Phil" from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, passed away last night (Dec 31) at the age of 68.

Sources close to the actor tell TMZ he died in an Glendale, CA hospital last night. Avery had undergone open heart surgery and took a turn for the worse late yesterday.  
And we're told ... his wife, Barbara, had been at his bedside but left for a short period of time and when she came back ... she learned he had just died.

R.I.P Uncle Phil. Let the reruns and tears begin...
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