'F.R.I.E.N.D.S' Actor Stan Kirsch Dead at 51

Kirsch was also popular for playing Richie Ryan on the '90s TV series Highlander, died on Saturday due to apparent suicide, according to the Los Angeles County coroner.

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Actor Stan Kirsch, who is best known for playing the role of Ethan in Friends as Monica's young boyfriend has passed away at the age of 51.

Kirsch was also popular for playing Richie Ryan on the '90s TV series Highlander, died on Saturday due to apparent suicide, according to the Los Angeles County coroner.

"Dear friends, We tragically lost our beloved Stan Kirsch on January 11th," a post this week on his Facebook page stated. "We will be closed for the next 2 weeks as we process and grieve. He was so loved and we are all just devastated. Thank you for your understanding and respecting our privacy during this incredibly difficult time."

Law enforcement sources told TMZ that Kirsch's wife, Kristyn Green, found the actor in their L.A. home.  

In her own Facebook post, Green wrote: "I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support. I haven’t been able to respond to all the texts, calls, emails – but have read or listened to every single one of them. I feel surrounded by love and am forever grateful to each and every one of you."

"Dear friends, We tragically lost our beloved Stan Kirsch on January 11th," a post this week on his Facebook page stated. "We will be closed for the next 2 weeks as we process and grieve. He was so loved and we are all just devastated. Thank you for your understanding and respecting our privacy during this incredibly difficult time."

Law enforcement sources told TMZ that Kirsch's wife, Kristyn Green, found the actor in their L.A. home.  

In her own Facebook post, Green wrote: "I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support. I haven’t been able to respond to all the texts, calls, emails – but have read or listened to every single one of them. I feel surrounded by love and am forever grateful to each and every one of you."

May his soul rest in peace.

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