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Will Smith and ‘Fresh Prince’ cast pay emotional tribute to Uncle Phil on Snapchat

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‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ cast reunites without Uncle Phil

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Janet Hubert: ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ reunion should happen in honor of James Avery

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Will Smith pays tribute to James Avery: "Every young man needs an Uncle Phil"

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Original ‘Aunt Viv,’ Janet Hubert speaks out about James Avery death

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James Avery dead: 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air's Uncle Phil passes away at 68