Actor James Michael Tyler, “Gunther” in Friends, dies at 59 after a tough battle with cancer
The actor who played “Gunther” in Friends dies.
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The great absent in Friends, The Reunion was actor James Michael Tyler, well known as “Gunther ”In the famous television series Friends has passed away at the age of 59 years
peacefully at his residence in Los Angeles surrounded by family and after losing a tough battle against cancer.
James Michel Tyler or “Gunther” for those who knew him for his role, he became famous within the series for being the cafeteria manager Central Perk, where all characters from Friends always they met. He was also eternally in love with “ Rashel ” interpreted by Jennifer Aniston. The actor was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer and did not say anything at the time of appearing by video call on Friends, The Reunion .
Later he made public that his silence was due to not wanting ruin such a special moment for those who performed in Friends during 11 years. “ I was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer , which had spread to my bones,” he said in ” Today ”for that moment. He also added that his prognosis was not encouraging at all. “I have been dealing with that diagnosis for the last three years … Now it is in stage 4. It is an advanced cancer … it will probably end up catching me,” said James Michael Tyler months ago.
His family said that he was always considered “The Seventh Friend” in Friends . “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, “said the statement released by James Michael Tyler’s representative about the words of love that his relatives dedicated to him.
For three years, James Michel Tyler , “Gunther” battled cancer silently and it was not until this year that he made his suffering known. During this time he kept fighting in noble causes for different organizations dedicated to this terrible disease that claims the lives of thousands in the world annually.
