# 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.
- Title: Tatyana Ali Honors James Avery on DWTS · Complex | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: tatyana ali, james avery, fresh prince of bel-air, dancing with the stars, alfonso ribeiro, dedication night, culture, music, Tatyana, Ali, Honors, James
- Source: Complex — https://complex.com/pop-culture/a/markelibert/tatyana-ali-james-avery-dwts-tribute
- Published: 2026-10-21T23:00:19.277+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tatyana ali, james avery, fresh prince of bel-air, dancing with the stars, alfonso ribeiro, dedication night, culture, music
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Tatyana Ali dedicated a Viennese waltz performance to her late Fresh Prince of Bel-Air co-star James Avery, who died in December 2013.