Friends star James Michael Tyler dies after prostate cancer battle
Friends star James Michael Tyler has died, aged 59, after a battle with stage four prostate cancer.
Tyler played coffee shop manager Gunther in the popular US sitcom.
The actor, who often stole scenes set in the Central Perk cafe, detailed his cancer journey in June and urged others to be proactive about getting screened for the disease.
He was diagnosed in September, 2018 with advanced prostate cancer, which had spread to his bones.
It is understood Tyler’s condition worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic as the result of a mutation.
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In a statement from the family released to TMZ, it was revealed Tyler passed away peacefully in his home.
“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.”
“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.”
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