Michael Trevino put in ‘very emotional work’ for Tyler’s first transition . View this post on Instagram. A post shared by The Vampire Diaries ...

James Michael Tyler, the actor known for portraying the beloved character Gunther on "Friends," is dead at the age of 59 after a battle with prostate cancer, according to reports.

James Michael Tyler. Warner Bros./Courtesy Everett Collection In addition to Friends, Tyler had various guest starring roles on TV shows, including Sabrina the Teenage Witch in 2001 and Scrubs in ...