Jan. 2, 2014 -- intro: James Avery, the actor who played Uncle Phil on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," died yesterday in Glendale, Calif. He's also dipped his feet into the realm of reality TV, starring in The Graham Norton Show, ITV's I'm A Celebrity, BBC'S Strictly and Dancing with the Stars. After James died at "The autopsy findings are consistent with a drowning," the medical examiner said (via E! Both later appear in "I, Done: Part 2," the final "Fresh Prince" episode. Will Smith paid tribute to the actor, saying: "Some of my greatest lessons in acting, living, and being a respectable human being came through James Avery. BANG Showbiz. text: So, what happened to the Tom Jones-loving Carlton - Will's preppy, innocent cousin who tested the Fresh Prince's patience at every turn. Will Smith announces 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' reboot is on its way. The former Miss Hungary is perfectly at home in the skin of Sonya Lamor, who accepts an invite to a dinner party at the Banks' house. In 1990, Grg appeared on the second season of Twin Peaks, where she played Nancy OReilly. They clearly got through their issues, however, because it's George and Louise Jefferson who turn up to buy the Banks' Bel-Air mansion in the last "Fresh Prince" episode. The sitcom saw Will being sent to live with his wealthy relatives in Bel-Air after going off the rails in West Philadelphia. Her death was "a reminder [of] how much it means when the people who portray LGBTQ characters become fierce advocates for that very same community," Snarker added. He's currently filming "Legend," a horror flick set to come out next year, starring Verne Troyer and Marlon Young. Police have since reported that Holmes hit a man who was lying down in the middle of the freeway while driving. News). His publicist confirmed the news of his death to CNN, as did his former co-star Alfonso Ribeiro, who tweeted, "I'm deeply saddened to say that James Avery has passed away. He was a second father to me. I will miss him greatly." Jacke Harry, who starred as Lisa Landry on the ABC show, called Hemsley a "Longtime Friend & Comedic LEGEND" in a tribute tweet. From 2002 to 2017 Karyn, who is married to director Alexandre Rockwell, stayed out of the spotlight and in that time gave birth to her two children Lana, 17, and Nico, 14. EN RU CN DE ES. She also had a cameo on "Friends" in 2002, then was featured on "One Life to Live" from 2005 to 2010. title: Daphne Maxwell Reid - Vivian Banks 2text: Maxwell Reid replaced Hubert in 1993 and the show didn't skip a beat. It aired from September 10 1990 to May 20. Front: Tatyana Ali as Ashley Banks and Will Smith as William "Will" Smith. She's also published two children books How High the Moon and Flying Free. This category is devoted to all of our news articles, with a focus on the biggest breaking stories in the world of show business. The sitcom saw Will being sent to live with his wealthy relatives in Bel-Air after going off the rails in West Philadelphia. After returning home, Avery moved to San Diego, where he wrote poetry and TV scripts for PBS, including the Emmy Award-winning production, "Ameda Speaks: Poet James Avery.". Galyn Grg, a dancer and actress who appeared on such shows as Twin Peaks and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and in films including Point Break and RoboCop 2, has died.She was 55. She learned ballet in Oahu, Hawaii, and said her first introduction to dance came when she took a West African dance class while living in Hawaii. She tied the knot with Dr. Vaughn Rasberry in 2016 and they share two sons Edwards and Alejandro. Will Smith - who is executive producer of the new show - went on to Hollywood superstardom with roles in box office behemoths like Men in Black, I Am Legend and the Oscar-nominated Ali. 3:47. ", When the cast of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" reunited on the show's 30th anniversary, a huge presence was missing: James Avery, who died due to complications from open-heart surgery in 2013. Former "Glee" star Naya Rivera, who played Cindy in the "Fresh Prince" Season 3 episode "Bundle of Joy," died after going for a swim in California's Lake Piru, authorities believe. Dr. Baylor enters the picture when Will develops an infection and has to have his tonsils removed as a result. With the passing of James Avery, see where the rest of the cast is now. Where are Aunt Vivian (both of them) and Ashley Banks, and of course Geoffrey the Butler? In the second episode of Season 2, Ashley (Tatyana Ali) starts having trouble with a girl at school. John Wesley, known for roles as Dr. Hoover on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Mr. Jim on Martin, has died, his manager confirmed to CNN Monday. Our Movies content is exclusively devoted to anything and everything on the big screen. The actor had an extremely successful career throughout his life after shooting to fame in 1980 in The Stunt Man. He reprised the role on a few occasions, including in the two-part "E/R" pilot (not to be confused with the long-running drama "ER") and on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." text: After "Fresh Prince," unless you've been living under a rock, you know that Will Smith, 45, became one of the biggest movie stars in the world. After news of the death broke Tuesday, "Fresh Prince" co-star Alfonso Ribeiro tweeted, "I'm deeply saddened to say that James Avery has passed away. Years before she debuted on "Glee," Rivera appeared as an imaginary version of the Banks' youngest child. 2023 Cable News Network. Parsons, 47, married to director Alexandre Rockwell in 2003 and the two have a daughter Lana, also born that year. Discovery Company. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. From 80s glam rock to disco, weve got it all. 2. Like her onscreen husband, she's no longer with us: Sanford died of natural causes in 2004, aged 86. He was 74. We want to send her off beautifully as her heart and spirit were filled with generosity, love, kindness, forgiveness and compassion, the post stated. She later played a recurring role on M.A.N.T.I.S., the first primetime show to feature an African American superhero. John Wesley, known for roles as Dr. Hoover on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Mr. Jim on Martin, has died, his manager confirmed to CNN Monday. "While Gabor had multiple acting credits, her greatest performance was playing herself," her Variety obituary reads. Avery played Uncle Phil in the '90s sitcom. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actress Galyn Gorg has died at the age of 55. Daphne, 73, played Vivian Banks from 1993 to 1996. Well, little Nicky is 25 now and attended California State University Northridge, studying cinema and television arts. She was 55. Galyn had been very private about her battle with cancer the last nine months, but remained positive and continued to enjoy life in Hawaii, the statement. James is best known for playing Will's serious uncle Philip Banks in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Your beauty, grace, love and light will radiate with us forever. quicklist: 3title: Karyn Parsons - Hilary Bankstext: Karyn Parsons epitomized the Valley Girl as Hilary Banks, marrying for fame and in love with her looks. ", "Her heart was of silver and gold and her energy and presence brightened any room she entered. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Airs scene-stealer has a dance named after him that persists to this day. Will, 53, shot to fame in 1985 as one half of hip-hop duoDJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince. Her other notable screen appearances include as Helen of Troy in Xena: Warrior Princess in 1996, and a guest role in 1995s Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. James Avery (Philip Banks) After Fresh Prince, James took on recurring roles in the TV shows The Division, That 70s Show, and The Closer. Jabari Banks to play Will Smith in Bel-Air spin-off. Gabor relied on a wheelchair after the accident "and a massive stroke further hobbled her in 2005," Variety said. "Anyone who has ever been on a sitcom can tell you the episode in which their show jumped the shark. Did you encounter any technical issues? He would eventually become a theater veteran as well as a military one, but he was popularly known for playing the doctor that Uncle Phil punched on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." Find out what the likes of Ashley and Aunt Viv did after the series ended in 1996 some of the actors look very different indeed! He also appeared on the big screen in films including "Dr. Dolittle 2" and "License to Drive," and hosted the travel series "Going Places" on PBS. Sanford became a household name and would continue to get recognized for her turn as Louise Jefferson for years after the show ended, helped by cameo appearances. She last appeared on screen in 2019s A Christmas Princess. It launched Will Smith to international stardom and featured one of the most iconic opening themes in television history! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Smith went on to reveal that he felt guilty about walking away from the show knowing that it would put his on-screen family out of work, but he was "at a crossroads" in his life and had to look after number one. The doctors claimed she only had days maybe a week to live, and after remaining optimistic and praying for a miracle, she has sadly passed. Notable film credits include "Stop! She was diagnosed with cancer throughout her entire body and lungs. She shares Elijah Isaac Whitten with her ex-husband James and married her second husband Larry Kraft in 2005. 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