James Michael Tyler, the actor widely known for playing the Friends character Gunther, has passed away at the age of 59 after his long battle with stage 4 prostate cancer. Tyler’s manager shared the heartbreaking news via a statement from Tyler’s family:
“Tyler passed away peacefully at his home in Los Angeles on Sunday morning,” the statement said. “The world knew him as Gunther … 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.”
While we’re all still processing the news of the passing of James Michael Tyler, the internet and his fellow Friends celebrities are pouring in the sweetest tributes for the late star:
Gone, but NEVER forgotten in my heart.
We love you, James Michael Tyler. Rest easy 😢😭 pic.twitter.com/mtxuwZQEjO
— nibikinz (@nibikinz) October 24, 2021
Rest in Peace, James Michael Tyler aka the hilarious Gunther. We’ll miss you. 💖 pic.twitter.com/Qto0O5ZY6z
— no context chandler bing (@NoContxtBing) October 24, 2021
When I’m in a café, having coffee, or I see a man with hair brighter than the sun, I’ll think of you #ripgunther #gunther pic.twitter.com/FkpwYzWEFq
— 👻 🍂 Fran_tastic1 🎃 🍁 (@Fran_Tastic1) October 24, 2021
