James Michael Tyler, the actor best known for playing the recurring character Gunther on Friends , has died at age 59 of prostate cancer. Tyler was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in 2018. The official “Friends” Twitter account posted a tribute, writing, “Warner Bros. Television mourns the loss of James Michael Tyler, a beloved actor and integral part of our FRIENDS family. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues and fans.” Warner Bros. Television mourns the loss of James Michael Tyler, a beloved actor and integral part of our FRIENDS family. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues and fans. ❤️☕️ pic.twitter.com/9coGnT5BHz — FRIENDS (@FriendsTV) October 24, 2021 His co-star, Jennifer Aniston posted her tribute on Instagram. “Friends would not have been the same without you. Thank you for the laughter you brought to the show and to all of our lives. You will be so missed,” she wrote. View this post on Instagram ...