https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/will-grace-friends-stars-pay-tribute-to-james-burrows-after-legendary-tv-director-dies-at-85Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/will-grace-friends-stars-pay-tribute-to-james-burrows-after-legendary-tv-director-dies-at-85https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/will-grace-friends-stars-pay-tribute-to-james-burrows-after-legendary-tv-director-dies-at-85#u9865Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:07:25 +0000James Burrows, the co-creator of Cheers and director for Friends and Will & Grace, has died at age 85. Cast members from his most famous sitcoms have described him as a father figure and a television icon. Warren Littlefield stated that NBC's Must See TV would not have existed without him.What's confirmed:James Burrows died at the age of 85.Burrows co-created Cheers.Burrows directed episodes of Friends and Will & Grace.Jennifer Aniston described Burrows as a father figure.David Schwimmer stated that Burrows elevated every show he directed and brought out the best in every actor.