American actor Paul Avery, famous for his role in the soap opera All My Children, and his wife, Sheila, have died following a tragic fire incident at their home in New Jersey, United States.
The fire reportedly broke out at the couple’s residence in the early hours of Tuesday.
Emergency responders and firefighters rescued the couple from the burning building in critical condition. However, despite performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), officials confirmed that neither survived the incident.
The couple’s daughter, Kyle Avery, confirmed the tragic news in a statement shared on social media.
“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.”
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire.
Aside from his notable role as Hughie on All My Children, Paul Avery also appeared in the 1978 movie Superman.
