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Tatyana Ali Honors James Avery on DWTS
Tatyana Ali sings emotional tribute to late 'Fresh Prince' co-star James Avery on Dancing With the Stars.
In brief
Tatyana Ali sings emotional tribute to late 'Fresh Prince' co-star James Avery on Dancing With the Stars. Tatyana Ali dedicated a Viennese waltz performance to her late Fresh Prince of Bel-Air co-star James Avery, who died in December 2013. Originally reported by Complex.
Tatyana Ali's Tribute
Tatyana Ali performed a heartfelt tribute to her late TV father James Avery on Dancing With the Stars.
“I loved him a lot”
James Avery's Influence
Ali called Avery a father figure who taught her how artists can contribute beyond their jobs.
“I miss him”
Performance Details
Ali and partner Jan Ravnik earned 32 out of 40 for a Viennese waltz to Nancy Wilson's song.
Alfonso Ribeiro's Role
Alfonso Ribeiro, Avery's Fresh Prince co-star, joined Ali for the performance.
Avery's Death
Avery died in December 2013 after open-heart surgery complications.
Dedication Night Impact
Dedication Night set up double elimination for Horror Movie Night on October 27.
The headline
Tatyana Ali dedicated a Viennese waltz performance to her late Fresh Prince of Bel-Air co-star James Avery, who died in December 2013.
