James Michael Tyler, US actor who played Gunther on Friends, dies aged 59

James Michael Tyler is best known for his portrayal of Gunther in Friends. File Picture

The US actor, James Michael Tyler, who was famous for playing Gunther on the sitcom Friends, has died of cancer, aged 59.

He passed away peacefully at his home in LA on Sunday morning after battling stage four prostate cancer. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Carno.