When “Friends” first aired in 1994, it took us on a journey.
In addition to the core co-stars, the series welcomed an enormous roster offabulous guest starsand minor characters.
Unfortunately, some of the cast is no longer with us.
In this imagined reality, the carefree massage therapist Phoebe is a corporate hotshot working in the finance industry.
He died in 2006 from mesothelioma.
In her sole appearance on the show, Frances answers some questions about Phoebe’s roots.
Audra Lindley played this important figure in Phoebe’s life.
Lindley died at the age of 72 just weeks after filming her last TV appearance.
The actor played Andrew, a scientist who works alongside Ross at the museum.
Ong’s final television appearance was playing Mr. Yi on “General Hospital” from 2011 to 2012.
Phoebe eventually has to confront her to get the money owed.
Wyler’s impressive pipes can be heard in the episode.
Her final television appearance was in a 2002 episode of “State of Grace.”
She died five years later of breast cancer at the age of 75.
Sadly, Danny Dayton, who played Mr. Heckles' attorney, Buddy Doyle, is not.
The Hollywood veteran appeared as himself in the episode “The One with Joey’s Dirty Day.”
Heston was a Hollywood legend who needed no introduction when he appeared on “Friends.”
Heston died in 2008 at the age of 84 of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Kartalian had a long career dating back to the 1950s.
Kartalian’s final acting credit is in 2006’s “Cattle Call.”
After that, he seems to have retired from show business but lived for several more years.
Kartalian lived to the ripe old age of 93, dying of natural causes in 2016.
Drummond retired from acting in 2011 and was 88 when she died in 2016.
At the dinner table, Chandler tries to figure out which of Joey’s many sisters is Mary Angela.
Joey’s nonna was played by Penny Santon.
She didn’t get much screen time, but her roledidshow where Joey’s love of food comes from.
She also appeared in some notable films, including “Funny Girl” and “West Side Story.”
He only appeared briefly, after all, but his character sets alotin motion.
He died at the age of 75 “after an extended period of ill health.”
Glass was a prolific actor with a long list of credits.
Glass died at the age of 71 in 2016.
Despite having reached meteoric fame, Perry suffered behind the scenes.
After getting sober, Perry aspired to be an anchor for those facing similar struggles.
Fans and fellow entertainers shared an outflow of tributes and memories in his honor.
“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew.
We were more than just cast mates.
We are a family,” the cast said in a shared statement toPeople.
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He made 159 appearances on the show cementing him as an essential figure in the “Friends” universe.
In 2021, Tyler revealed that he was battling prostate cancer.
“It’s stage 4.
Late stage cancer,” the actor shared with “Today” (viaRolling Stone).
“So eventually, you know, it’s gonna probably get me.”
Sadly, he died from the disease on October 24, 2021, at the age of 59.
Fans and colleagues alike paid tribute to the iconic “Friends” star.
If you met him once, you made a friend for life."
With his mighty star power, Hagerty brought irresistible charm and humor to the role of Mr. Treeger.
In 2022, Hagerty starred in the HBO series “Somebody Somewhere.”
Unfortunately, Hagerty’s life was cut short in 2022.
Grief-stricken fans and colleagues honored the late entertainer with an outpouring of tributes.
In real life, the man behind the cheeky cardiologist was a celebrated actor with an illustrious entertainment career.
Leibman was already a star before making his mark on “Friends.”
In 1993, he scored a Tony award for his performance in the play “Angels in America.”
So I started talking to Lisa Kudrow, thinking she was Jennifer Aniston.
I had no idea."
Leibman died on December 6, 2019, at the age of 82.
Thank you, Ron.
For my being my champion.
Rest, my friend" (viaSky News).
Before appearing on the “Friends” roster, Negron was already well-established in the entertainment world.
We lost this “Friends” actor on January 10, 2015.
Negron’s cousin, musician Chuck Negron, confirmed via social media that Negron died from liver cancer.
May he rest in peace."
His words and his art will be in my heart forever."
Willard died of cardiac arrest on May 15, 2020, aged 86.
Upon his death, fans and fellow entertainers honored his larger-than-life legacy with a wave of tributes.
His immense talent and kindness will never be forgotten.
We love you, Fred Willard.
Thank you for the decades of laughter."
Ben Stillertweeted: “Fred Willard was a brilliant comic actor and improviser.
He could make anything funny.
