Actor James Michael Tyler, one of the heroes of the series “Friends”, has died at the age of 59, after suffering from cancer, according to his manager.
The British “PA Media” news agency reported that the star was loved by millions of fans for his portrayal of Gunther, the white-haired cafe manager.
and unrequited love with Rachel, played by Jennifer Aniston.
His manager said that Tyler died at his home in Los Angeles on Sunday.
An American television broadcaster said he was diagnosed with a late-stage disease in 2018 that had spread to his bones.
In a statement announcing his death, Tyler’s business manager said: “The world knew him as Gunter (“Seventh Friend”), from the series Friends, but Michael’s loved ones knew him.
as an actor, musician, cancer advocate, and loving husband.” Many fans have dubbed Tyler “the seventh friend” due to his presence in most of the series’ scenes.
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