Architect of the modern sitcom James Burrows has died at the age of 85. Among his many accomplishments, Burrows co-created Cheers, directed every episode of Will & Grace’s first run, and did the pilot for Friends.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

U.S. director and television creator James Burrows, who worked behind the scenes on "Friends," "Cheers," "Taxi," and many other beloved comedies, has died, People magazine reported on Friday. He was 85. "We celebrate the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of James 'Jimmy' Burrows, who passed away peacefully today surrounded by…

The 11-time Emmy-winning director James Burrows, a force behind many fan favorites, has died, his family confirmed to People. He was 85.

James Burrows, co-creator of the hit sitcom 'Cheers' and prolific TV director over 1,000 episodes, has died at the age of 85.

Burrows won multiple Emmy awards and also directed episodes of “Friends,” “Frasier” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show."

James Burrows, the director behind iconic TV comedies like "Cheers," "Taxi," “Friends” and "Will and Grace," has died.

June 19 (UPI) -- Prolific television director James Burrows died Friday, People and CBS News reported. He was 85.

James Burrows, the legendary TV sitcom director who worked on everything from Cheers to Friends and Will & Grace, has died at 85.