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James Burrows, ‘Will & Grace’ director and ‘Cheers’ co-creator, dead at 85

Television director James Burrows died on June 19 at age 85. He was laid to rest in Los Angeles during a private funeral on Tuesday. Will & Grace creators Max Mutchnick and David Kohan delivered a witty eulogy at the service.

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Burrows has been laid to rest in Los Angeles with tributes from his collaborators.

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  1. James Burrows laid to rest in Los Angeles

    Television director James Burrows died on June 19 at age 85. He was laid to rest in Los Angeles during a private funeral on Tuesday. Will & Grace creators Max Mutchnick and David Kohan delivered a witty eulogy at the service.

    What's confirmed:

    • James Burrows died on June 19 at the age of 85.
    • Burrows co-created Cheers.
    • Burrows won 11 Emmy Awards.
    • Burrows was laid to rest in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
    • Max Mutchnick and David Kohan paid tribute to Burrows at his funeral.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Burrows directed over 50 television pilots.
    • Burrows worked on Taxi and The Big Bang Theory.
    • The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
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  2. James Burrows, Cheers Co-Creator and Sitcom Director, Dies at 85

    James Burrows died at age 85 on June 19. The multiple Emmy winner co-created Cheers and directed episodes of Friends, Will & Grace, and Frasier. His family stated he passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones.

    What's confirmed:

    • James Burrows died at age 85 on June 19.
    • Burrows co-created the sitcom Cheers.
    • He directed episodes of Friends, Will & Grace, and Frasier.
    • Burrows won multiple Emmy awards.
    • His family said he passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Burrows directed episodes of The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
    • Burrows was known as the King of Sitcoms.
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  3. TV Director and Cheers Co-Creator James Burrows Dies at 85

    James Burrows passed away on June 19 at age 85. The director and Cheers co-creator died peacefully in his sleep following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family.

    What's confirmed:

    • James Burrows died at age 85.
    • Burrows co-created Cheers.
    • Burrows directed Will & Grace.
    • He died on June 19.
    • A statement said he passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Burrows was the most decorated multi-camera director in TV history.
    • He died after a brief illness.
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  4. Television Director and Cheers Co-Creator James Burrows Dies at 85

    James Burrows, a prominent sitcom director and co-creator of Cheers, has died at age 85. His family stated he passed away peacefully. Burrows directed over 1,000 television episodes during his career.

    What's confirmed:

    • James Burrows died at the age of 85.
    • Burrows co-created the sitcom Cheers.
    • He directed every episode of the original Will & Grace.
    • Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television.
    • He is an 11-time Emmy winner.
    • His directorial work includes The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Frasier.
    • Burrows' family stated he passed away peacefully.
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