The comedian died on Sunday at his home, in Los Angeles, a suites of prostate cancer that he had been suffering since 2018.
Le Monde with AFP
He interpreted for ten years the emblematic server of Central Perk – and the transi lover of Rachel . Actor James Michael Tyler, known for his role as a Gunther in the Friends series, died on Sunday, October 24 at the age of 59, the American press reported.
The comedian died at his home in Los Angeles of the prostate cancer suites that he had suffered since 2018, “said a loved one, Toni Benson. “The world has known it as a Gunther of the [” Friends “] series, but his relatives have known him as an actor, musician, activist of the fight against cancer and affectionate husband,” he said in a DECLARATION TO THE PRESS.
“Scrubs” and “Modern Music”
His character in Friends appeared in 150 episodes through the ten seasons of the popular Sitcom of the 1990s. He was the sarcastic manager of Central Perk, the cafe where the six friends passed, it seemed, half of their Life.
James Michael Tyler also appeared in the Scrubs (Bill Lawrence) series as a psychologist. He also played in the Sabrina series, the witch apprentice and modern music.
In a tweet, Warner Bros said to cry the loss of a “loved actor, full part of our family family. Our thoughts are with his family, colleagues, friends and fans”.
Tyler had announced in June, during a show on NBC, that he suffered from an advanced form of prostate cancer since September 2018, who had won his bone system.