James Burrows, known for co-creating "Cheers" and directing sitcoms like "Friends," and "Will & Grace," died at 85, his attorney confirmed on June 19.

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James Burrows, who helped create the hit television sitcom “Cheers” and directed episodes of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “Taxi,” “Friends” and more, has died. He was 85. Burrows passed away in his ...

James Burrows, the prolific director who reigned as television’s preeminent sitcom helmer for more than 30 years, has died. He was 85.