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Paul Avery, ‘All My Children' and ‘Superman' actor, dies in New Jersey house fire
By Alicia Victoria Lozano and Samantha Cookinham | NBC News at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
Paul Avery, an actor who appeared in the soap opera “All My Children” and the 1978 film version of “Superman,” was killed this week alongside his wife in an early morning fire in their New Jersey home.
Their Blairstown house was fully engulfed in flames when troopers arrived shortly after 12:3...
Key takeaway Their Blairstown house was fully engulfed in flames when troopers arrived shortly after 12:3...
Why this matters in Frisco News
The tragic loss of Paul Avery and his wife in a New Jersey house fire serves as a stark reminder for Frisco residents to review their own home safety measures. As a community that values its own local heroes and public servants, Frisco can appreciate the impact that Avery had on his hometown of Blairstown, where he was a committeeman, Rotary Club member, and newspaper editor. The fact that Avery was also a caregiver to his wife, who required full-time care after a stroke, highlights the importance of having a support system in place, which is often provided by local community resources. Frisco's own emergency services and community organizations can learn from this tragedy by emphasizing the need for working smoke detectors, emergency escape plans, and accessible caregiving resources. By taking these precautions, Frisco residents can help prevent similar tragedies from occurring in their own community.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Paul Avery, an actor who appeared in the soap opera “All My Children” and the 1978 film version of “Superman,” was killed this week alongside his wife in an early morning fire in their New Jersey home.
Their Blairstown house was fully engulfed in flames when troopers arrived shortly after 12:3...
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