Home / Arts and Entertainment / Actor Paul Avery and wife die in house fire
Actor Paul Avery and wife die in house fire
18 Jun
Summary
- Actor Paul Avery and his wife Sheila died in a Blairstown, NJ house fire.
- Firefighters found the couple unresponsive after extinguishing the blaze.
- Their daughter expressed devastation and gratitude on social media.

Tragedy struck in Blairstown, New Jersey, early Tuesday when actor Paul Avery and his wife, Sheila, lost their lives in a devastating house fire. Firefighters were dispatched to the couple's home and managed to extinguish the blaze shortly after 1 a.m.
Upon entering the residence, emergency responders discovered Paul and Sheila Avery unresponsive. They were transported for medical attention but tragically succumbed to their injuries shortly thereafter. The couple was co-founders of the local publication, Ridge View Echo.
Paul Avery was a familiar face in television, having appeared in 'All My Children' in the 1980s and episodes of 'Three's Company,' 'Stanley,' and 'Tales from the Darkside.' Their daughter, Kyle Avery, shared her profound grief on social media, calling the loss immense and emphasizing the deep love within their family.