James Michael Tyler, the actor famous for playing Central Perk manager Gunther on "Friends," has died of prostate cancer. He was 59. Tyler died "peacefully in his home" on Sunday, according to a statement from his longtime manager Toni Benson. The actor starred in 150 "Friends" episodes as Gunther, who carried an unrequited love for Rachel (Jennifer Aniston). "The world knew him as Gunther the seventh 'Friend,' but Michael’s loved ones knew him as an actor, musician, cancer-awareness advocate, and loving husband," the statement said. In June, the actor revealed he was undergoing chemotherapy treatment after being diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer. "I'm sorry to say that I'm not appearing today with you to announce that there's a 'Friends' movie," Tyler told the "Today" show. "Actually, I'm here to let you know that in September of 2018, I was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer." The Clemson University graduate had worked as a barista at Los Angeles' Bourgeois Pig coffee shop. The aspiring actor made appearances on "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" and "Just Shoot Me!" before landing the career-changing "Friends" role. Tyler is survived by his wife, Jennifer Carno, who was described the statement as the "the love of his life, ever united in good times, in sickness, and for eternity." Photo courtesy of Paul Zimmerman, @gettyimages