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“Friends” Actor James Michael Tyler Dies From Prostrate Cancer At 59

American actor James Michael Tyler, popular for his as Gunther in the era-defining sitcom “Friends,” has died at the age of 59. Tyler passed after a battle with prostate cancer.

 “Friends” Actor James Michael Tyler Dies From Prostrate Cancer At Age 59
James Michael Tyler

The actor’s representative confirmed the sad news to TMZ, reporting that Tyler died peacefully in his Los Angeles home on Sunday 24th October.

“The world knew him as Gunther from the hit series “Friends”  but Michael’s loved ones knew him as an actor, musician, cancer-awareness advocate, and loving husband,” Tyler’s family said in a statement to the outlet.

“Michael loved live music, cheering on his Clemson Tigers, and would often find himself in fun and unplanned adventures. If you met him once you made a friend for life.”

Tyler shocked fans when he revealed in June that he was battling stage four prostate cancer that had left him paralyzed below the waist and unable to attend the highly anticipated Friend’s reunion in person.

 “Friends” Actor James Michael Tyler Dies From Prostrate Cancer At Age 59
James Michael Tyler and Jennifer Aniston on set of “Friends”
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“I’ve been dealing with that diagnosis for almost the past three years. It’s stage 4. Late-stage cancer. So eventually, you know, it’s gonna probably get me,” he said on The Today Show.

“My goal this past year was to see my 59th birthday. I did that, May 28th. My goal now is to help save at least one life by coming out with this news,” he said.

James Michael Tyler, Gunther, acted as a worker at the coffee shop Central Perk, appearing in over 150 episodes of the series.

 

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