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James Michael Tyler, Who Played Gunther on ‘Friends,’ Dies at 59 - The New York Times

James Michael Tyler, Who Played Gunther on ‘Friends,’ Dies at 59 - The New York Times

James Michael Tyler, Who Played Gunther on ‘Friends,’ Dies at 59 - The New York Times
Oct 25, 2021 57 secs

A real barista who was cast as a Central Perk co-worker of his crush, Jennifer Aniston’s character, he appeared in 150 episodes of the hit show.

James Michael Tyler, who played the deadpan, smitten barista Gunther on the TV show “Friends,” died Sunday of prostate cancer at his home in Los Angeles, his longtime manager said.

Tyler was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in September 2018, according to a statement from his manager, Toni Benson.

Tyler shared his story to encourage others to get screened for prostate cancer as early as 40.

Tyler was not a main character, he was widely considered to be “the seventh friend” and appeared in 150 episodes, according to IMDB.com.

He played the part of Gunther, a barista at Central Perk, the friends’ hangout, who had a deep crush on Ms.

Aniston’s character, Rachel, who also worked at the coffee shop.

While working as an actual barista at a real-life coffee shop, he was asked if he would be interested in being an extra on “Friends.” For the first season, his character was known as “Coffee Guy.”.

Tyler revealed publicly in June that he had prostate cancer.

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