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"Friends" stars mourn their colleagues: US actor dies at the age of 59

2021-10-25T07:55:50.528Z


The US actor James Michael Tyler is dead. The star, who became famous above all with the hit series "Friends", died of cancer at the age of 59.


The US actor James Michael Tyler is dead. The star, who became famous above all with the hit series "Friends", died of cancer at the age of 59.

Update from October 25th, 9:29 am:

The Friends actors say goodbye to their long-time colleague James Michael Tyler, who became famous with his role as Gunther, a waiter in the Café Central Perk.

Jennifer Aniston (52), leading actress of the sitcom, posted emotional words on Instagram about the death of the 59-year-old.

“'Friends' would not have been the same without you.

Thank you for all the laughter that you brought on the show and into our lives.

You will be so missed, ”Aniston wrote about a small video in which she and Tyler can be seen.

Courteney Cox (57) also dedicated touching lines to the deceased: “The degree of gratitude that you have brought into the room with you and displayed every day on the set is the degree of gratitude I feel, knowing you to have."

Lisa Kudrow (58) thanked him for the time she was allowed to spend with him: “James, Michael Tyler, we will miss you.

Thank you for being there for all of us. ”Matt LeBlanc (54) also said goodbye to his colleague in public:“ We laughed so much.

You will be missed.

Rest in peace, my friend, ”wrote the actor.

Friends actor dies: James Michael Tyler was only 59 years old

Los Angeles

- The US actor James Michael Tyler, who played the waiter Gunther in the hit series "Friends", died of prostate cancer according to US media reports.

He died on Sunday (local time) in his home in Los Angeles at the age of 59, as his manager Toni Benson announced.



"Warner Bors.

Television mourns the loss of James Michael Tyler, a beloved actor and an important part of our


Friends family, ”said the Twitter account of the series produced by the Warner Bros. Television studio.

"Our thoughts go out to his family, friends, colleagues and fans."

James Michael Tyler: The actor was diagnosed with cancer for three years

In the 90s hit series "Friends," which was all about the life of a group of young friends in New York, Tyler played alongside Jennifer Aniston, among others.

He also appeared in the series "Scrubs - The Beginners" and "Sabrina - Totally Verhext!"



Tyler had made his cancer public in June.

In September 2018, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, which had also spread to his bones, Tyler told the US broadcaster NBC at the time.

“I've had to deal with this diagnosis for almost three years.

It is now in its final stages.

It'll probably get me at some point.

Tyler was only able to take part briefly via video on a “Friends” special program in the spring.

He said he didn't spoil the mood, but wanted to be there anyway.

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Source: merkur

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