Friends actors who have died exposed.
Friends may have ended in 2004, but its impact remains, despite the many actors we’ve sadly lost.
Matthew Perry.
Matthew Perry’s passing in 2023 was a heartbreaker for fans who loved Chandler’s wit and sarcasm.
James Michael Tyler.
James Michael Tyler, as Gunther, embodied the quiet charm of Central Perk; he passed in 2021 from cancer.
Ron Leibman.
Ron Leibman, who played Rachel’s intense dad, Dr. Green, passed in 2019, but his scenes remain iconic.
Robin Williams.
Robin Williams made a memorable cameo with Billy Crystal; his 2014 death shocked the world.
Teri Garr.
Teri Garr played Phoebe’s mom, adding warmth to the show before she passed in 2024 from MS complications.
Audra Lindley.
Audra Lindley, as Phoebe’s grandmother Frances, added depth to Phoebe’s storyline before her death in 1997.
Charlton Heston.
Charlton Heston made a cameo as himself, bringing Hollywood royalty to Friends; he died in 2008.
Heathcote Williams.
Heathcote Williams appeared as a wedding guest at Ross and Emily’s wedding and died of emphysema in 2017.
Mike Hagerty.
Mike Hagerty, the beloved Mr. Treeger, passed away on May 5, 2022, due to complications from a leg infection.
Ron Glass.
Ron Glass, who played Russell, Ross’s divorce lawyer, passed away in 2016 due to respiratory failure.
Stan Kirsch.
Stan Kirsch, who played Ethan, Monica’s young boyfriend, died by suicide on January 11, 2020.
Joel Beeson.
Joel Beeson portrayed Todd in The One With The Breast Milk and died of liver disease on October 17, 2017.
Fred Willard.
Fred Willard, who had a brief cameo as Dean Lipson, died of a heart attack on May 15, 2020.
Dick Clark.
Dick Clark, the iconic television personality, played himself in a Friends episode and died on April 18, 2012.
Alice Drummond.
Alice Drummond, who played Nana, Ross and Monica’s grandmother, died on November 30, 2016, at the age of 88.
Beverly Garland.
Beverly Garland, who portrayed Aunt Iris, passed away on December 5, 2008, after a long illness.
Phil Leeds.
Phil Leeds played Mr. Adelman and died from pneumonia on August 16, 1998, at the age of 82.
Taylor Negron.
Taylor Negron, who played Alessandro, died of liver cancer on January 10, 2015.
Paul Gleason.
Paul Gleason, who portrayed Jack, Phoebe’s boss, succumbed to mesothelioma on May 27, 2006.
Alaina Reed Hall.
Alaina Reed Hall, who played the admissions woman, died of breast cancer in 2009.
Gary Collins.
Gary Collins appeared as himself in the PBS telethon episode and died of natural causes on October 13, 2012.
Richard Roat.
Richard Roat, who played Burt in “The One Where Ross Dates a Student,” died on August 5, 2022, from a heart attack.
Danny Dayton.
Danny Dayton, who played Buddy Doyle, passed away from emphysema on February 6, 1999.
Gretchen Wyler.
Gretchen Wyler, who portrayed Mrs. Burkart, died from breast cancer complications on May 27, 2007.
Max Wright.
Max Wright, who played Terry, the former Central Perk manager, died of cancer on June 26, 2019.
Charlton Heston.
Charlton Heston had a cameo as himself in “The One with Joey’s Dirty Day” and died on April 5, 2008.
Ralph Manza, who played Ross’s neighbor, died of a heart attack on January 31, 2000.
Sandra Gould.
Sandra Gould, who played a woman in “The One Where Rachel Quits,” died of a stroke on July 20, 1999.
Peter Dennis.
Peter Dennis, who played Sherman Whitfield, passed away on April 18, 2009, at the age of 75.
Andre Rosey Brown.
Andre Rosey Brown, the delivery man in “The One With The Race Car Bed,” died on July 18, 2006.
Shelley Berman.
Shelley Berman, who played Mr. Kaplan Jr., died from Alzheimer’s complications on September 1, 2017.
Penny Santon.
Penny Santon, who played Nonna Tribbiani, died on May 12, 1999, at the age of 82.
Lilyan Chauvin.
Lilyan Chauvin, who portrayed Nonnie Tribbiani, died of breast cancer on June 26, 2008.
Cyndi Martino.
Cyndi Martino played Henrietta and passed away at the age of 52 on October 28, 2015.
Kellie Waymire.
Kellie Waymire, who played Colleen, died on November 13, 2003, from cardiac arrest.
Buck Kartalian.
Buck Kartalian, who played Frankie, died of natural causes on May 24, 2016.
Terry Rhoads.
Terry Rhoads played a maitre d’ and passed away from amyloidosis on October 11, 2013.
Jackie Bright.
Jackie Bright made appearances as Mr. Weinberg and died on August 28, 2006.
Steve Susskind.
Steve Susskind, who played a priest in the series, died in an automobile accident on January 21, 2005.
Jack Riley.
Jack Riley, who played an airline passenger, passed away from pneumonia on August 19, 2016.
Alexis Arquette.
Alexis Arquette, who appeared in “The One With Rachel’s Sister,” died from a heart attack on September 11, 2016.
Jack Ong.
Jack Ong played a scientist and passed away from brain cancer complications on June 13, 2017.
Paxton Whitehead.
Paxton Whitehead, who played Mr. Waltham, died on June 16, 2023, after complications from a fall.
Rose Marie.
Rose Marie, known for her role on The Dick Van Dyke Show, died on December 28, 2017, at 94 years old.
These actors contributed significantly to the fabric of Friends, and their memories will forever be cherished by fans of the show.