James Michael Tyler, the actor best known for playing Gunther throughout all ten seasons of Friends, has passed away at age 59. According to TMZ, Tyler was battling Stage 4 prostate cancer and died Sunday morning at his home in Los Angeles. The actor’s family issued a statement today.

“The world knew him as Gunther (the seventh ‘Friend’), from the hit series ‘Friends,’ but Michael’s loved ones knew him as an actor, musician, cancer-awareness advocate, and loving husband.” They added, “Michael loved live music, cheering on his Clemson Tigers, and would often find himself in fun and unplanned adventures. If you met him once you made a friend for life.”

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