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10/25/2021 7:58 am
Unfortunately, over the weekend it became known that James michael tyler, an actor who became famous for playing Gunther on the Friends, passed away on October 24, 2021 at the age of 59This after battling prostate cancer for a while.
When this information was released, this was what his representative commented on the matter:
Michael’s loved ones knew him as an actor, musician, cancer awareness advocate and loving husband. Michael loved live music, cheered on his Clemson Tigers, and was often immersed in fun, unplanned adventures. If you knew him once, you made a friend for life. “
Similarly, the official Friends account on Twitter issued the following statement:
“Warner Bros. Television mourns the loss of James Michael Tyler, a beloved actor and an integral part of our FRIENDS family. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues and fans. ”
Warner Bros. Television mourns the loss of James Michael Tyler, a beloved actor and an 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
James Michael Tyler was born on May 28, 1962, in Greenwood, Mississippi. Although since 1992 he began his acting career by participating in series such as Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Scrubs, Modern Music, Episodes, and more, it was not until 1994 that he appeared in the second episode of Friends, and has since become a recurring member of the show. Of the 236 chapters in total, Gunther’s character appeared in 150, and many people consider him the seventh member of this group.
Rest in peace, James Michael Tyler.
Via: Variety