Paul Avery and Sheila Pass in Blairstown Fire

Veteran actor Paul Avery and his wife Sheila Avery, both 81, tragically died in a house fire in Blairstown, New Jersey, after being rescued by firefighters just before 1 AM. Despite immediate CPR, they succumbed to their injuries. The cause remains under investigation. Known for his iconic role on All My Children and appearances on Threes Company and Soap, Avery was also a Vietnam veteran, helicopter pilot, and founder of a local newspaper. Loved by his family and community, his passing leaves a profound void. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0807d1e6197021ce