From TMZ:
Will Smith has finally opened up about the death of his TV dad James Avery … saying the guy who played Uncle Phil on “Fresh Prince” made him a more “respectable human being.”
Smith just posted a tribute to his co-star on Facebook … writing, “Some of my greatest lessons in Acting, Living and being a respectable human being came through James Avery.”
He added, “Every young man needs an Uncle Phil. Rest in Peace.”
Smith also included a photo with Avery and other “Prince” cast members taken the last time they all got together.
We broke the story … Avery died Dec. 31 after experiencing complications from open heart surgery. He was 68.
