# James Burrows, legendary director of Cheers and Friends, dies aged 85 

- Published: 2026-06-20T00:23:46Z
- Updated: 2026-07-14T07:08:03Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8k07x523eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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Best-known as co-creator of sitcom Cheers, Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of other classics including the Big Bang Theory and Will and Grace.

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