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All My Children Alum Killed in House Fire

Paul Avery and his wife, Sheila, died from smoke inhalation after a fire at their Blairstown, New Jersey home on June 16. Firefighters rescued the couple from the Mohican Road residence, but both succumbed to the smoke. Their daughters, Parker Sanchez and Kyle Avery, confirmed the deaths.

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  1. All My Children actor Paul Avery and wife die in New Jersey house fire

    Paul Avery and his wife, Sheila, died from smoke inhalation after a fire at their Blairstown, New Jersey home on June 16. Firefighters rescued the couple from the Mohican Road residence, but both succumbed to the smoke. Their daughters, Parker Sanchez and Kyle Avery, confirmed the deaths.

    What's confirmed:

    • Paul Avery was 81 and his wife Sheila was 77.
    • The couple died from smoke inhalation.
    • The house fire occurred on June 16.
    • The fire broke out at their home on Mohican Road in Blairstown, New Jersey.
    • Daughters Parker Sanchez and Kyle Avery confirmed the deaths.
    • Paul Avery appeared on All My Children.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Paul Avery had a small part in the 1978 film Superman.
    confidence 100%

  2. All My Children Actor Paul Avery and Wife Die in New Jersey House Fire

    Actor Paul Avery and his wife, Sheila Garry Avery, died in a house fire in Blairstown, New Jersey. The fire occurred early Tuesday morning. New Jersey State Police confirmed the deaths.

    What's confirmed:

    • Paul Avery and his wife, Sheila Garry Avery, died in a house fire in Blairstown, New Jersey.
    • Paul Avery appeared in All My Children.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The fire occurred early Tuesday morning.
    • New Jersey State Police confirmed the deaths.
    confidence 90%

  3. All My Children Actor Paul Avery and Wife Die in New Jersey Fire

    Actor Paul Avery and his wife, Sheila Garry Avery, died in a house fire in Blairstown, New Jersey. Avery was 84 years old and known for playing Hughie the bartender on All My Children. His daughter confirmed the deaths.

    What's confirmed:

    • Paul Avery and his wife, Sheila Garry Avery, died in a house fire in Blairstown, New Jersey.
    • Avery appeared in All My Children.
    • Avery died at age 84.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Avery played Hughie the bartender on All My Children.
    • Avery founded the Ridge View Echo.
    • The fire occurred overnight on Mohican Road.
    • Avery appeared in the 1978 Superman film.
    confidence 90%

  4. All My Children Alum Paul Avery and Wife Killed in New Jersey House Fire

    Actor Paul Avery and his wife, Sheila, died in a house fire at their home in Blairstown, New Jersey. Avery appeared in All My Children and the 1978 Superman film. Police report the fire occurred overnight on Mohican Road.

    What's confirmed:

    • Paul Avery and his wife, Sheila, died in a house fire at their residence in Blairstown, New Jersey.
    • Paul Avery appeared in the soap opera All My Children and the 1978 film version of Superman.
    • Police stated the overnight fire occurred on Mohican Road in Blairstown.
    • Paul Avery played the character Hughie, a bartender on All My Children.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The fire occurred on June 16.
    • The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
    • Paul Avery was also a pilot, veteran, and editor.
    confidence 95%