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‘All My Children’ Actor Paul Avery & Wife Sheila Dead In House Fire

Paul Avery and his wife, Sheila, died from smoke inhalation following a house fire in New Jersey on June 16. Avery was an actor known for his work in All My Children and the 1978 Superman film. His children confirmed the deaths.

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The date of the fire and the specific cause of death as smoke inhalation are now confirmed.

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

    Paul Avery and his wife, Sheila, died from smoke inhalation following a house fire in New Jersey on June 16. Avery was an actor known for his work in All My Children and the 1978 Superman film. His children confirmed the deaths.

    What's confirmed:

    • Paul Avery and his wife Sheila died from smoke inhalation after a house fire in New Jersey on June 16.
    • Avery appeared in All My Children and the 1978 Superman movie.
    • The couple's children confirmed the news of their deaths.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Paul Avery worked as an aviator, Vietnam vet, newspaper editor and local politician.
    • The fire occurred in a New Jersey town on a Tuesday.
    confidence 95%

  2. Paul Avery and Wife Die in New Jersey House Fire

    Actor Paul Avery and his wife, Sheila Avery, died after a fire broke out at their home. New Jersey State Police reported that firefighters discovered the couple in critical condition. Avery was known for his roles in Superman and All My Children.

    What's confirmed:

    • Paul Avery and his wife, Sheila Avery, died in a house fire.
    • Paul Avery appeared in All My Children and Superman.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Firefighters found the couple in critical condition at their Blairstown, N.J., home according to the New Jersey State Police.
    confidence 90%

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

    Former All My Children and Superman actor Paul Avery died at 84 in a house fire. His wife, Sheila Avery, also perished in the blaze. Their daughter confirmed the deaths.

    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 and Superman.
    • The fire occurred at their residence in Blairstown.
    • Paul Avery was 84 years old.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The couple died after being pulled out of the burning house.
    • The fire occurred on Tuesday.
    confidence 95%

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

    Actor Paul Avery and his wife, Sheila, were killed in an overnight house fire in Blairstown, New Jersey. The fire occurred on Mohican Road. Avery was known for his roles in All My Children and Superman.

    What's confirmed:

    • Paul Avery and his wife Sheila died in a house fire.
    • The fire occurred overnight in Blairstown, New Jersey.
    • Police stated the fire took place on Mohican Road.
    • Paul Avery appeared in All My Children and Superman.
    • Avery was also a pilot, veteran, and editor.
    • The couple had daughters.
    confidence 100%