Paul Avery, ‘All My Children’ and ‘Superman’ actor, dies in New Jersey house fire
NBC News • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Paul Avery, an actor known for roles in "All My Children" and the 1978 "Superman" film, and his wife Sheila Garry Avery died in a fire at their Blairstown, New Jersey home early Tuesday morning.
- New Jersey State Police found their house fully engulfed in flames around 12:30 a.m., and the couple was found unresponsive and later died from their injuries; the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
- Avery had a diverse career including television appearances on "Three’s Company" and "Tales From the Darkside," and was active in his local community as a Blairstown committeeman, Rotary Club member, newspaper editor, and Vietnam veteran helicopter pilot.
- Sheila Avery was a respected local artist who suffered a stroke in 2018, after which Paul Avery became her full-time caregiver.
- Their daughter, Kyle Avery, expressed deep sorrow on social media, emphasizing the strong love shared within the family.
