A number of stars, including Ben Stiller and Billy Crystal, have paid tribute to Taylor Negron.
The actor and comedian passed away over the weekend after a long battle with cancer. He was 57 years old.
His cousin Chuck Negron confirmed the sad news in a YouTube video.
The actor appeared in an episode of Friends.
He said: “I want to inform you that my cousin Taylor Negron just passed away. His mother, his brother Alex, my brother Rene, and his wife were all there with him.
“May he rest in peace. I just wanted all you people who knew him and loved him to know that he just passed.”
During his career Taylor starred in films such as Easy Money, The Last Boy Scout and Stuart Little.
He also appeared in a range of television shows including Friends, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, ER, So Little Time and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Here are just a few of the tributes from his fellow stars…
Taylor Negron was a very smart, funny caring individual with a unique comedic voice. #RESPECT
— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) January 11, 2015
So sad to hear of the loss of @Taylor_Negron. Brilliantly funny comedian actor and wonderful painter. #RestInPeace — Billy Crystal (@BillyCrystal) January 11, 2015
O @Taylor_Negron countless nights of laughing, bombing, crushing it, doing standup together. Best post show recaps ever! RIP
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) January 11, 2015
