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David Schwimmer Remembers 'Unforgettable' Co-Star James Michael Tyler in Heartfelt Tribute

David Schwimmer is paying tribute to his late Friends co-star.

On Monday (October 25), the 54-year-old actor, who played Ross on the iconic sitcom, took to social media to remember James Michael Tyler after his death.

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Lisa Kudrow & Matt LeBlanc Honor Their Late 'Friends' Co-Star James Michael Tyler

Lisa Kudrow and Matt LeBlanc are the latest Friends stars to pay tribute to James Michael Tyler.

Several hours after it was announced that James, who played Gunther on the hit sitcom, had died, Lisa, 58, and Matt, 54, took to social media to remember him.

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Jennifer Aniston & Courteney Cox Remember 'Friends' Co-Star James Michael Tyler After His Death

Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox are remembering their late co-star.

Jennifer, 52, and Courteney, 57, both took to social media on Sunday (October 24) to pay tribute to their Friends co-star James Michael Tyler after his death.

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'Friends' Star James Michael Tyler Dies at 59 After Cancer Battle

James Michael Tyler, the actor who brought Gunther on Friends to life, has sadly passed away at the age of 59.

The actor revealed his cancer battle just months before, following the Friends Reunion Special, which he was unable to attend.

Variety confirmed the sad news, writing that James passed away “peacefully.”

“I was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, which had spread to my bones,” James had told Today in June. “I’ve been dealing with that diagnosis for almost the past three years. … It’s stage 4 (now). Late stage cancer. So eventually, you know, it’s gonna probably get me.”

The cancer unfortunately spread to his bones just as the COVID-19 pandemic started, and that lead to paralysis in the lower half of his body.

“I missed going in for a test, which was not a good thing,” he said. “So the cancer decided to mutate at the time of the pandemic, and so it’s progressed.”

“There are other options available to men if they catch it before me,” James told the news program. “Next time you go in for just a basic exam or your yearly checkup, please ask your doctor for a PSA test. It’s easily detectable. … If it spreads beyond the prostate to the bones, which is most prevalent in my form, it can be a lot more difficult to deal with.”

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Friends' James Michael Tyler Says It Was His Decision To Attend 'Friends: The Reunion' Special Virtually

Friends star James Michael Tyler revealed his cancer diagnosis earlier today.

The 59-year-old actor opened up about his battle with stage four prostate cancer since September of 2018, and also revealed that it’s a big part of the reason why he didn’t appear in person during the Friends: The Reunion special.

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Friends' James Michael Tyler Has Stage 4 Prostate Cancer, Is Now Partially Paralyzed Due to Spread

We’re so sad to report that Friends star James Michael Tyler has been battling stage four prostate cancer since September of 2018.

The 59-year-old actor famously played the role of Central Perk’s Gunther on the his NBC show for the entirety of it’s run.

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Friends' Gunther Says 'Ross Doesn't Deserve Rachel'

Friends star James Michael Tyler, who played the Central Perk barista Gunther, is speaking out over ten years later about his opinion on the Ross and Rachel relationship.

When asked by TV Line if he thinks Gunther felt bad after telling Rachel that Ross cheated on her with the girl from the copy place, he said, “Absolutely not. He cheated on her, are you kidding me? Ross doesn’t deserve Rachel.”

“Yes, Gunther’s pretty sad about it,” James said about Ross and Rachel ending up together. “He wasn’t the happiest of characters. I think it’s because he had a very long commute, a lot of stops from New Jersey.”

Here is what Gunther would be up to today, according to James: “Hopefully he’s happy. And hopefully he’s matured, having gained some experience in life and love. I also hope he isn’t as socially inept as he was. And maybe he owns Central Perk and/or a franchise of Central Perks. … That would be a nice future for Gunther.”

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