https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/james-burrows-director-of-classic-shows-cheers-and-friends-dies-at-85Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/james-burrows-director-of-classic-shows-cheers-and-friends-dies-at-85https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/james-burrows-director-of-classic-shows-cheers-and-friends-dies-at-85#u8060Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:35:42 +0000James Burrows, the director of classic comedies such as Friends and Cheers, has died at age 85. He was a co-creator of Cheers and directed over 1,000 episodes across multiple series. Former cast members and networks have issued tributes to his legacy.What's confirmed:James Burrows died at the age of 85.Burrows co-created the show Cheers.He directed episodes for the series Friends, Will & Grace, and Taxi.Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of classic television comedies.Cast members including Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, and Matt LeBlanc paid tribute to him.