James Burrows, Director Behind Friends & Cheers, Dies at 85
James Burrows, Director Behind Friends & Cheers, Dies at 85 James Burrows — the legendary director behind Cheers, Friends, Taxi, Will & Grace and so many more — has passed away at 85. Hollywood's biggest stars are paying tribute to "the greatest of all time." Here is his incredible story. His family confirmed his death in a statement to People, saying he "passed away peacefully today surrounded by his family." All information sourced from NPR, NBC News, France24, Variety and Deadline — published June 19, 2026. For news and tribute purposes only. No copyright infringement intended. Leave your tribute: What's your favorite show James Burrows directed — Cheers, Friends, or Will & Grace? Drop it in the comments. 🙏 👍 Like | 🔔 Subscribe for daily US celebrity news your queries james burrows dies at 85 friends director james burrows cheers director james burrows james burrows friends friends director dies james burrows director james burrows 85 james burrows cheers cheers director dies james burrows dies james burrow director rip james burrows james burrows dead james burrows career remembering james burrows friends director james burrows obituary cheers director friends director dead james burrows frasier jimmy burrows director friends tv show director james burrows death James Burrows dies 2026 James Burrows Cheers Friends director James Burrows dead at 85 Lisa Kudrow tribute James Burrows Danny DeVito James Burrows Will and Grace director dies James Burrows tributes Cheers co-creator dies TV sitcom legend dies celebrity deaths June 2026 #JamesBurrows #WillAndGrace #CelebrityNews2026

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