Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of death, reader discretion is advised.Veteran star Paul Avery, who once starred in the sitcom ‘All My Children’, has passed away. He and his wife, Sheila, passed away after a house fire broke out in their home on Mohican Road. The actor was 81 years old when he tragically passed away on Tuesday, earlier this week.
‘All My Children’ alum Paul Avery and wife Sheila pass away
Kyle Avery, daughter of Paul and Sheila Avery, took to her social media earlier this week to announce the news. She mentioned that her parents had passed away and thanked the authorities for their support.Her post further read, “I’m devastated to share that our parents, Paul and Sheila Garry Avery, passed away early this morning. We loved them so much, and they loved us so much, and nobody ever had to wonder if that was so. We’re grateful to the Blairstown Fire Department for their efforts. Service plans to follow.”In a report from WFMZ, an employee from Avery’s own local newspaper remembered the actor and stated, “I got a call saying what happened, and I just couldn’t believe it. I always like to call Paul the most interesting man in the world, because he was when you consider everything he’s done in his life: Acting, skydiving, Vietnam veteran, started a newspaper.”
Paul Avery and Sheila Avery were found unresponsive in their home in New Jersey, and passed away later due to complications from the fire.
More details about the house fire
The Leigh Valley Live reported that authorities responded to a house fire on Mohican Road earlier this week. The New Jersey State Police and Blairstown Fire Department were called to the scene around 12:38 AM. While they were able to pull Avery and his wife out of the fire in time, both of them succumbed to their injuries after receiving treatment.At the time of writing, no other details about the case have been shared with the public. The cause of the fire has also not been disclosed to the public yet. The cause remains under investigation right now.
About Paul Avery
The late actor was best known for his role in ‘All My Children’ as Hughie. He appeared frequently in the show and quickly became a fan favorite. Some of his other works over the years included ‘Superman’ (released in 1978), as well as shows such as ‘Three’s Company’, ‘Soap’, and ‘Tales from the Dark Side.’ At the time of his peak, he was also known for appearing in a variety of commercials and ads.Beyond his acting credits, Avery was a man of many talents. He was also a pilot, a skydiver, and the founder of the local New Jersey newspaper, the Ridge View Echo.