James Avery played the beloved Uncle Phil on the '90s comedy `` Fresh Prince of Bel-Air '' and he was also a regular in the hit TV series '' Fans have mourned the loss of one of TV 's greatest dads . With a combination of humor and heart , Avery brought the character to life .
James Avery played the beloved Uncle Phil on the '90s comedy `` Fresh Prince of Bel-Air '' The actor died at 68 on December 31 . Fans have mourned the loss of one of TV 's greatest dads . With a combination of humor and heart , Avery brought the character to life .