Friends' Condolences To James Michael Tyler
James Michael Tyler (Instagram @friends)

JAKARTA - Actor James Michael Tyler, who played Gunther in the Friends series, died on Sunday, October 24. He died after battling prostate cancer.

This bad news was also felt by the Friends series players who acted for 10 seasons with James. Several actors and actresses uploaded portraits of James and wrote condolences.

“Friends are never the same without you. Thank you for the laughs you gave to this event and all of us. You will be missed #JamesMichaelTyler," Jennifer Aniston wrote on her Instagram.

Monica Geller's actor, Courteney Cox also uploaded similar photos and writings with Aniston.

“The gratitude you show and carry on set every day is the same feeling as I know you. Rest in peace, James," Courteney said.

Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay also said, “James Michael Tyler, we will miss you. Thank you for always being there for all of us," he said.

Matt LeBlanc as Joey Tribbiani said, “We laugh a lot, guys. You will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, friend."

The Friends series' official account also shared a portrait of James as Gunther. "Warners. Bros Television mourns the passing of James Michael Tyler, a beloved actor and part of the FRIENDS family."

In the post, Maggie Wheeler as Janice wrote, “Grateful to know this good man. James Michael Tyler will always be missed."

In Friends, James Michael Tyler plays Gunther, a barista at Central Perk who has feelings for Rachel (Jennifer Aniston). Throughout the story, the audience can see the action of Gunther trying to get close to Rachel.

Last May, James also made a virtual appearance to greet six Friends players at Friends: The Reunion.

James Michael Tyler died of prostate cancer since September 2018 at the age of 59.


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