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

Friends star James Michael Tyler is in a tough battle with stage four prostate cancer but despite the odds his manager says he’s “responding well to chemotherapy”.The 59 year old actor, who played the hilarious Central Perk owner Gunther for all 10 seasons of the hit sitcom, was diagnosed over two years ago. But his cancer has now spread to his bones and spine, along with other parts of his body.

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Just yesterday, Friends star James Michael Tyler recently opened up about his private battle with cancer, and how the star has been struggling with stage four prostate cancer since September of 2018. The 59-year-old actor rose to fame for his unforgettable role as Gunther on Friends through its 10 seasons.  After revealing his cancer diagnosis, the star is now speaking up on why he attended the Friends: The Reunion special only virtually.

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

Friends actor James Michael Tyler has revealed he has stage four prostate cancer and can no longer walk. The actor, who played fan favourite Central Perk waiter Gunther, revealed that his health prevented him from taking part in the recent Friends reunion in person.

prostate cancer. The actor, 59, who played Gunther in the hit comedy series, told US show Today he was diagnosed with an advanced form of the condition in 2018 which had spread to his bones.

the Mirror reports. The 59-year-old told TV host Craig Melvin: "‘I was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, which had spread to my bones.

Friends actor James Michael Tyler has revealed that he is battling stage four prostate cancer.The actor, who played Central Perk manager Gunther on the hit sitcom, told TODAY that the diagnosis came in 2018 during a routine check-up, though the cancer has now advanced to his bones.“I was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, which had spread to my bones,” he said. “I’ve been dealing with that diagnosis for almost the past three years… It’s stage four [now].

, revealed on Monday, June 21 he's battling stage IV prostate "I was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, which had spread to my bones," Tyler told ."I've been dealing with that diagnosis for almost the past three years…It's stage 4. Late stage cancer.

Today.” “I’ve been dealing with that diagnosis for almost the past three years… It’s Stage 4 (now). Late-stage cancer.

William Earl James Michael Tyler, who portrayed Central Perk employee Gunther on “Friends,” has revealed his Stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis. He shared the news on “Today” on Monday morning.“I was 56 years old at the time, and they screen for PSA, which is prostate-specific antigen,” Tyler said.

James Michael Tyler is battling stage 4 prostate cancer. The 59-year-old actor - who is best known for portraying Gunther on 'Friends' - was diagnosed with the disease in September 2018 but it has spread to other parts of his body and he knows it is "gonna probably get" him at some point.

James Michael Tyler, best known for playing the role of Gunther on Friends, has explained his decision not to appear on the recent reunion special in person. James Michael Taylor pictured in 2014 at a ‘Friends’ anniversary eventThe actor revealed to Today that he was diagnosed with cancer back in 2018, and didn’t want his illness to “bring a downer” on the special.

James Michael Tyler, the actor best known for playing coffee shop worker Gunther on Friends, has revealed that he has prostate cancer. Tyler was diagnosed back in 2018, but had kept his diagnosis private until a new interview with Today.

Sad news from the Friends cast.

James Michael Tyler, the actor who played Gunther on “Friends”, opened up about his struggle with prostate cancer on “Today” Monday.