James Michael Tyler, 'Friends' Alum, Dead at 59 After Battle With Cancer

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James Michael Tyler, best known for his role on , died on Sunday. He was 59.The actor died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles after a battle with stage 4 prostate cancer, his rep confirmed in a statement to ET Sunday afternoon.Tyler is best known for his role as Gunther on, a manager at Central Perk coffee shop where the show's titular friends spend most of their time when not in their apartments.

He appeared in 150 episodes of the beloved sitcom.Tyler's additional TV credits include roles on , and among others.According to the statement released by his rep, «Michael loved live music, cheering on his Clemson Tigers, and would often find himself in fun and unplanned adventures.