‘Friends’ fame actor James Michael Tyler passes away
Sad news for ‘Friends’ lover.
Actor James Michael Tyler, best known for portraying the role of Gunther on the hit sitcom ‘Friends’, passed away at the age of 59.
Tyler had been battling prostate cancer since 2018. Tyler breathed his last on Sunday at his home in Los Angeles.
Warner Bros. Television mourns the loss of James Michael Tyler, a beloved actor and integral part of our FRIENDS family. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues and fans. ❤️☕️ pic.twitter.com/9coGnT5BHz
— FRIENDS (@FriendsTV) October 24, 2021
“The world knew him as Gunther (the seventh ‘Friend’), from the hit series Friends, but Michael’s loved ones knew him as an actor, musician, cancer-awareness advocate, and loving husband,” the representative said in a statement.
Gunther worked as a waiter and manager in ‘Friends’ coffee house, Central Perk. He also worked on several other projects such as ‘Scrubs’, ‘Modern Music’, and ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’.
Today is the perfect day to give your favorite barista some extra love. #NationalCoffeeDay pic.twitter.com/uXSJdpdCTb
— FRIENDS (@FriendsTV) September 29, 2021
In May, Tyler made a brief virtual appearance on the ‘Friends’ reunion special.
He was a lovely, lovely man.
Today is a very sad day. @FriendsTV pic.twitter.com/Ql0QUO3pG8— Jeffrey Klarik (@JeffreyKlarik) October 24, 2021
Thank you #friends and #fans and @FriendsTV fans. #friends25 25 years! Wow! https://t.co/Lhf8yVjVu0
— James Michael Tyler (@slate_michael) September 22, 2019