All My Children actor Paul Avery and wife Sheila die in New Jersey house fire (opens original article in a new tab)

Actor Paul Avery and his wife Sheila died in a house fire in New Jersey. They were found unconscious by emergency responders who performed CPR but later died. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

• Actor Paul Avery and his wife Sheila died in a house fire in New Jersey
• Emergency responders found the couple unconscious and performed CPR but they later died
• Avery was known for his role in All My Children and had a career in acting and journalism
• The cause of the fire is under investigation