JAMES AVERY – COMPLICATIONS FROM OPEN HEART SURGERY

James Avery played one of the most famous roles in the hit sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air during the ’90s. The show helped him get a good credit standing and was the start of his long and successful career as a supporting actor in Hollywood. What many people don’t know about James, however, is that he was also a talented and in-demand voice actor. Among his most famous works as a voice talent includes the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Iron Man animated series.

Things started to turn south when he found that he had multiple health issues that might affect his professional career. Ultimately, he shocked the industry when his camp announced that at the age of 68, he passed away because of the complications he developed after getting an open-heart surgery at Glendale Memorial Medical Center. He was well-honored by his peers, especially his long-time co-star Will Smith.