Television director James Burrows dies at 85.
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Television director James Burrows dies at 85.

James Burrows, director of more than 1,000 episodes of television comedies including Cheers, Friends, and Will & Grace, died at age 85. His family confirmed the death in a statement to People magazine, saying he passed away peacefully surrounded by family. No cause or location of death was disclosed.

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James Burrows, director of classic shows 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85
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'Cheers' Creator James Burrows Dies At 85
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“James Burrows, director of classic TV comedies including 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85” · AP News, Globe and Mail

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