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'All My Children' actor Paul Avery and wife Sheila killed in house fire

Paul Avery, 81, and his wife Sheila, 77, died from smoke inhalation on June 16. The fire occurred early Tuesday morning at their home on Mohican Road in Blairstown, New Jersey. Their daughters, Parker Sanchez and Kyle Avery, confirmed the deaths.

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

    Paul Avery, 81, and his wife Sheila, 77, died from smoke inhalation on June 16. The fire occurred early Tuesday morning at their home on Mohican Road in Blairstown, New Jersey. 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 following a house fire in Blairstown, New Jersey.
    • The fire occurred on June 16.
    • Daughters Parker Sanchez and Kyle Avery confirmed the deaths.
    • Paul Avery played the character Hughie on All My Children during the 1980s.
    • The fire broke out at the couple's home on Mohican Road.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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  2. All My Children actor Paul Avery and wife Sheila die in New Jersey house fire

    Actor Paul Avery and his wife Sheila died from smoke inhalation after a fire at their Blairstown, New Jersey home. Emergency responders found the couple in critical condition. Avery was known for his role in All My Children.

    What's confirmed:

    • Paul Avery and his wife Sheila died in a house fire in Blairstown, New Jersey.
    • The couple died from smoke inhalation after being rescued from the home.
    • Paul Avery appeared in All My Children.
    • New Jersey State Police and the Blairstown Fire Department responded to the scene.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The fire occurred shortly after 12:38am on Tuesday.
    confidence 100%

  3. Paul Avery and Wife Sheila Die in New Jersey House Fire

    Actor Paul Avery and his wife Sheila died in a house fire at their New Jersey home. Avery's daughters described the tragedy as the biggest loss of their lives. Avery was also the founder of the Ridge View Echo.

    What's confirmed:

    • Paul Avery and his wife Sheila died in a house fire at their New Jersey home.
    • Avery appeared in All My Children.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Paul Avery founded the Ridge View Echo.
    • The couple's daughters called the deaths the biggest loss of their lives.
    confidence 90%

  4. All My Children actor Paul Avery and wife Sheila killed in New Jersey house fire

    Actor Paul Avery and his wife Sheila died in a house fire on June 16 in Blairstown, New Jersey. Avery was known for his roles in Superman and as bartender Hughie on All My Children during the 1980s. The overnight fire occurred on Mohican Road.

    What's confirmed:

    • Paul Avery and his wife Sheila died in a house fire in New Jersey.
    • The fire occurred on June 16.
    • The fire took place on Mohican Road in Blairstown.
    • Paul Avery appeared in All My Children and Superman.
    • Avery played the character Hughie on All My Children during the 1980s.
    • Paul Avery was a Vietnam veteran.
    • Paul Avery worked as a pilot and newspaper editor.
    confidence 100%