James Michael Tyler
James Michael Tyler (May 28, 1961– October 24, 2021) was an American actor. He was best known for playing Gunther in the sitcom series Friends. Tyler was born in Greenwood, Mississippi and was raised in Winona, Mississippi.
James Michael Tyler | |
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| Born | May 28, 1962 |
| Died | October 24, 2021 (aged 59) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Prostate cancer |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Clemson University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1994 – 2021 |
| Notable work | Gunther in Friends |
Personal life
In June 2021, Tyler said he was diagnosed with stage-4 prostate cancer back in 2018.[1] He died from the disease at his Los Angeles, California home on October 24, 2021 at the age of 59.[2]
Filmography
- The Disturbance at Dinner (1998)
- Foreign Correspondents (1999)
- Motel Blue (1999)
- Live With It (2008)
- Jason's Big Problem (2010)
Television
Music videos
- Come Tomorrow
References
- "'Friends' actor James Michael Tyler, who played Gunther, shares prostate cancer diagnosis". NBC News. 2021-06-21. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
- "James Michael Tyler, who played Gunther on Friends, has died aged 59". The Independent. 2021-10-24. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
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