<p>The untimely demise of actor<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/friends-star-james-michael-tyler-passes-away-battling-prostate-cancer-423695"> James Michael Tyler</a> has left his `Friends` co-stars Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox in grief.<br />
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Taking to Instagram, Jennifer penned a heartfelt tribute for Tyler, who breathed his last on Sunday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/did-you-know-the-original-story-was-about-4-friends-25-lesser-known-facts-about-our-beloved-show-friends-250545">Did you know the original story was about 4 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S'? 25 lesser-known facts about our beloved show</a><br />
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She wrote, "Friends would not have been the same without you. Thank you for the laughter you brought to the show and to all of our lives. You will be so missed #JamesMichaelTyler."Alongside the note, Jennifer took a stroll down memory lane and posted a video clip featuring one of her scenes with Tyler. For the unversed, Tyler played the role of a waiter and manager in the show`s coffee house, Central Perk.</p>

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<p>Courteney, too, penned an emotional note on her Instagram account."The size of gratitude you brought into the room and showed every day on set is the size of the gratitude I hold for having known you. Rest In peace James," she grieved.</p>

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<p>Tyler's demise has also left Matt LeBlanc saddened. "We had a lot of laughs buddy. You will be missed. RIP my friend," he wrote.<br />
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Warner Bros. Television, which produced the hit series, mourned the death of Tyler, "a beloved actor and integral part of our `Friends` family."Tyler had been battling prostate cancer since 2018.</p>


The untimely demise of actor James Michael Tyler has left his `Friends` co-stars Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox in grief. Taking to Instagram, Jennifer penned a heartfelt tribute for Tyler, who breathed his last on Sunday.

The untimely demise of actor James Michael Tyler has left his `Friends` co-stars Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox in grief. Taking to Instagram, Jennifer penned a heartfelt tribute for Tyler, who breathed his last on Sunday. Did you know the original story was about 4 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S'? 25 lesser-known facts about our beloved show She wrote, "Friends would not have been the same without you. Thank you for the laughter you brought to the show and to all of our lives. You will be so missed #JamesMichaelTyler."Alongside the note, Jennifer took a stroll down memory lane and posted a video clip featuring one of her scenes with Tyler. For the unversed, Tyler played the role of a waiter and manager in the show`s coffee house, Central Perk. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Aniston (@jenniferaniston) × Courteney, too, penned an emotional note on her Instagram account."The size of gratitude you brought into the room and showed every day on set is the size of the gratitude I hold for having known you. Rest In peace James," she grieved. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Courteney Cox (@courteneycoxofficial) × Tyler's demise has also left Matt LeBlanc saddened. "We had a lot of laughs buddy. You will be missed. RIP my friend," he wrote. Warner Bros. Television, which produced the hit series, mourned the death of Tyler, "a beloved actor and integral part of our `Friends` family."Tyler had been battling prostate cancer since 2018.

'Friends' stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox pay tribute to late James Michael Tyler aka Gunther

<p>Actor James Michael Tyler, who played Gunther in the hit TV sitcom 'Friends' has died aged 59.&nbsp;<br />
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The actor breathed his last on Sunday morning after battling cancer for a prolonged period of time.&nbsp;<br />
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"Tyler passed away peacefully at his home in Los Angeles on Sunday morning," a statement from his manager said.<br />
"If you met him once you made a friend for life," it added. "[He] is survived by his wife, Jennifer Carno, the love of his life."<br />
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Earlier this year, Tyler revealed he was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in 2018 which later spread to his bones.</p>

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"Wanting to help as many people as possible, he bravely shared his story and became a campaigner for those with a prostate to get a... blood test as early as 40-years-old," his manager said.<br />
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Tyler may not have had the same screen time as the six other actors on 'Friends', but he made his character Gunther memorable.&nbsp;<br />
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In the show, Gunther worked as a waiter and manager of the coffee house, Central Perk.<br />
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He had a crush on Jennifer Aniston's character Rachel throughout the series, who also worked there as a waitress in the show's early seasons.<br />
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"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", his manager said.<br />
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"It was the most memorable 10 years of my life, honestly," the actor had said at the time of the show.<br />
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"I could not have imagined just a better experience," he said. "All these guys were fantastic and just a joy to work with. It felt very, very special."<br />
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Warner Bros Television, one of the co-producers of the sitcom, said Tyler was "a beloved actor and integral part of our 'Friends' family".</p>

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Apart from 'Friends', Tyler starred in two short films - 'The Gesture and the Word', and 'Processing'. He even fetched best actor awards at various film festivals for these films.&nbsp;</p>


Actor James Michael Tyler, who played Gunther in the hit TV sitcom 'Friends' has died aged 59. The actor breathed his last on Sunday morning after battling cancer for a prolonged period of time.

Actor James Michael Tyler, who played Gunther in the hit TV sitcom 'Friends' has died aged 59. The actor breathed his last on Sunday morning after battling cancer for a prolonged period of time. "Tyler passed away peacefully at his home in Los Angeles on Sunday morning," a statement from his manager said. "If you met him once you made a friend for life," it added. "[He] is survived by his wife, Jennifer Carno, the love of his life." Earlier this year, Tyler revealed he was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in 2018 which later spread to his bones. Actor James Michael Tyler, Gunther from 'Friends', reveals he is suffering from cancer "Wanting to help as many people as possible, he bravely shared his story and became a campaigner for those with a prostate to get a... blood test as early as 40-years-old," his manager said. Tyler may not have had the same screen time as the six other actors on 'Friends', but he made his character Gunther memorable. In the show, Gunther worked as a waiter and manager of the coffee house, Central Perk. He had a crush on Jennifer Aniston's character Rachel throughout the series, who also worked there as a waitress in the show's early seasons. "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", his manager said. Tyler was also part of the reunion special that aired in May this year. Due to his illness, he appeared on the special episode virtually. 'Friends' reunion: China censors BTS, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber's portions from the special "It was the most memorable 10 years of my life, honestly," the actor had said at the time of the show. "I could not have imagined just a better experience," he said. "All these guys were fantastic and just a joy to work with. It felt very, very special." Warner Bros Television, one of the co-producers of the sitcom, said Tyler was "a beloved actor and integral part of our 'Friends' family". Did you know the original story was about 4 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S'? 25 lesser-known facts about our beloved show Apart from 'Friends', Tyler starred in two short films - 'The Gesture and the Word', and 'Processing'. He even fetched best actor awards at various film festivals for these films.

'Friends' star James Michael Tyler passes away battling prostate cancer

<p>Claiming that yoga originated in Nepal and not in India, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Monday said that much before the existence of India as a nation, yoga was and has been practiced in the Himalayan nation.</p>

<p>The prime minister was speaking at an event held at his residence Baluwatar on the occasion of International Yoga Day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Yoga originated in Nepal and not in India. There was no existence of India when Yoga started. There was no country like India because there were several fringe states when yoga came into practice in Nepal,” Oli said in his address.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Oli said Nepal could not take the practice of yoga across the globe due to which there was no international recognition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Many famous sages and Maharishis such as Patanjali, Kapilmuni, and Charaka were born in Nepal. They studied and practice here itself,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Oli said yoga got international recognition after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed to the UN to celebrate International Yoga Day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>International Day of Yoga has been celebrated annually on June 21 since 2015, following its inception by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Modi, in his UN address, had suggested the date of 21 June, as it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and shares a special significance in many parts of the world.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Embassy of India in Kathmandu had earlier organised virtual seventh International Day of Yoga, as part of its ongoing celebration of India@75 'Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’.<br />
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Claiming that yoga originated in Nepal and not in India, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Monday said that much before the existence of India as a nation, yoga was and has been practiced in the Himalayan nation.

Claiming that yoga originated in Nepal and not in India, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Monday said that much before the existence of India as a nation, yoga was and has been practiced in the Himalayan nation. The prime minister was speaking at an event held at his residence Baluwatar on the occasion of International Yoga Day. “Yoga originated in Nepal and not in India. There was no existence of India when Yoga started. There was no country like India because there were several fringe states when yoga came into practice in Nepal,” Oli said in his address. Prime Minister Oli said Nepal could not take the practice of yoga across the globe due to which there was no international recognition. “Many famous sages and Maharishis such as Patanjali, Kapilmuni, and Charaka were born in Nepal. They studied and practice here itself,” he added. Oli said yoga got international recognition after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed to the UN to celebrate International Yoga Day. International Day of Yoga has been celebrated annually on June 21 since 2015, following its inception by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. Prime Minister Modi, in his UN address, had suggested the date of 21 June, as it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and shares a special significance in many parts of the world. Meanwhile, Embassy of India in Kathmandu had earlier organised virtual seventh International Day of Yoga, as part of its ongoing celebration of India@75 'Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’.

Actor James Michael Tyler, Gunther from 'Friends', reveals he is suffering from cancer