who played Gunther in the popular series, following his death aged 59. In a post on Instagram, Schwimmer, who played Ross Geller, wrote: "James, thank you for playing such a wonderful, unforgettable role in Friends and for being such a big hearted gentleman and all around mensch off screen. "You will be missed, buddy. #JamesMichaelTyler. " READ MORE Paul Scholes chews daughter Alicia's toenails in bizarre Instagram video Jennifer Aniston wrote: "Thank you for the laughter you brought to the show and to all of our lives.
You will be so missed. "Courteney Cox wrote: "The size of gratitude you brought into the room and showed every day on set is the size of the gratitude I hold for having known you. "Rest in peace, James.
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