Paul Avery, known for his role in _All My Children_, and his wife Sheila tragically died after being trapped in a house fire at their New Jersey home early Tuesday.
Paul Avery was 81
Jun 19, 2026
10:07 am
What's the storyPaul Avery (81), the actor best known for All My Children, and his wife, Sheila Avery, have died in a house fire.
The incident took place at their home in Blairstown, New Jersey, on Tuesday morning (local time).
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After Sheila had the stroke in 2018, Paul Avery resigned from his numerous civic responsibilities to take full-time care of her.
Avery and his wife were killed when their Blairstown house was fully engulfed in flames.
Paul Avery also worked as journalist and editor in New Jersey
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