'All My Children' star Paul Avery and wife Sheila killed in house fire - Los Angeles Times

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Blairstown, Georgia
Mohican Road
Incident type
Fire

Summary

Vehicle Fire Blairstown Georgia in Blairstown, Georgia: Paul Avery, an 81-year-old actor known for 'All My Children,' and his 77-year-old wife Sheila Avery died following a house fire at their home on Mohican Road in Blairstown, New Jersey, early Tuesday morning. Firefighters were able to reach the couple inside the home, but both succumbed to smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Paul Avery Unknown Fatal
Sheila Avery Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

'All My Children' star Paul Avery and wife Sheila killed in house fire - Los Angeles Times

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