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- Birth nameJames Joseph Simon
- Jim Avila was born on July 26, 1955 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for 20/20 (1978), World News Tonight with David Muir (1953) and NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas (1970). He was married to Lori Kay Fujimoto. He died on November 12, 2025 in Mission Viejo, California, USA.
- SpouseLori Kay Fujimoto(December 18, 1983 - ?) (divorced, 1 child)
- ChildrenJeanette 'Jenny' SimonEvan Nathaniel SimonJames Joseph SImon
- ParentsEvangelina Gallardo AvilaJames Wesley Simon
- RelativesChristopher Sean Simon(Sibling)Kari Diane Simon(Sibling)Thomas Michael Simon(Sibling)Jaie Avila Simon(Sibling)
- Graduated from Glenbard East High School, under the name Jim Simon.
- Has three children, Jamie, Jenny, and Evan.
- Worked in the White House and broke the news that the U.S. and Cuba had reopened diplomatic relations. That story earned him the prestigious Merriman Award from the White House Correspondents Association.
- After leaving ABC News, Jim joined the ABC affiliate in San Diego as a senior investigative reporter covering a wide range of stories.
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