10 ‘Friends’ Scenes That Made Us Love Gunther AKA James Michael Tyler

Last night we received the sad news that James Michael Tyler, best known as Gunther on ‘Friends’ had passed away from cancer. Tyler was just 59 years old. He became…

Melanie Day

Updated Oct 25, 2021 10:36 AM EDT

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 16: Actor James Michael Tyler attends the Central Perk Pop-Up Celebrating The 20th Anniversary Of “Friends” on September 16, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images)

(Photo by Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images)

Last night we received the sad news that James Michael Tyler, best known as Gunther on 'Friends' had passed away from cancer. Tyler was just 59 years old. He became a household name during his time on 'Friends' thanks to his lovable role in Central Perk. He adored Rachel and would have done anything for her, including taking her hairless cat as a pet. And not just taking it off her hands actually paying her to take it. In his memory here are 10 Friends scenes that made us fall in love with Gunther and by that regard James Michael Tyler.

Gunther Takes The Cat

I Love You Rachel

As My Lover

Donkey

I Was Going To Offer You My Apartment

And There's Nobody To Hug

Gunther And Pheobe Kiss

What's My Last Name?

Sorry She Thought You Were Somebody Else

Rachel Is My Girlfriend

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