James Michael Tyler, who played Gunther in FRIENDS, on his stage 4 cancer: 'It spread to my bones'

James Michael Tyler was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September 2018 and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. He played the role of Gunther on FRIENDS.

Actor James Michael Tyler, who played waiter Gunther on FRIENDS, has opened up about being diagnosed with prostrate cancer in September 2018. James is currently undergoing chemotherapy.

James Michael Tyler played the role of Gunther on FRIENDS.

On Instagram, James Michael Tyler shared a picture from the hospital on Tuesday. He captioned the post, "Just finished chemo round 2 last week!Thank you all so much for your outpouring of love and support. It means the world to me. Please click the link in my bio. Early detection can make all the difference. #pcf #prostatecancerawareness #prostatecancer #prostatecancerfoundation."

In an interview with Today show, the 59-year-old actor said, "I was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, which had spread to my bones. 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." Today quoted James as saying that the cancer eventually spread to his bones and spine, leading to paraplegia--paralysis of the lower body. "I missed going in for a test, which was not a good thing. So the cancer decided to mutate at the time of the pandemic, and so it's progressed," James added.

FRIENDS which ended its 10 year run on NBC television in 2004, was one of the most popular TV shows of the 1990s. In the show, James essayed the role of Gunther, a barista at Central Perk.