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James Micheal Tyler, AKA Gunther From Friends Has Stage 4 Prostate Cancer

Sad news to hear.
Published June 22, 2021
Sad news to hear.

Tyler who is now 59, is best known for playing Gunther -- the Central Perk manager and Rachel's admirer -- on the hit '90s sitcom for 10 seasons.

 

 

He discussed his diagnosis during an appearance on NBC's Today Show Monday.  During the interview, he explained that the cancer was discovered during a routine check-up in 2018.  

 

Tyler said his disease started "mutating" during the coronavirus pandemic, causing tumors up and down his spine. He can no longer walk. "Of course, it's stage 4. Late-stage cancer. So eventually, you know, it's gonna probably get me," he said.

 

 

Last month, Tyler made an appearance via Zoom on the "Friends: The Reunion" special.

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