James Burrows, co-creator of ‘Cheers’ and director of ‘Will & Grace,’ dies at 85 (opens original article in a new tab)

James Burrows, a renowned television comedy director and co-creator of 'Cheers,' has died at 85 after a career spanning decades of iconic sitcoms.

• James Burrows, co-creator of 'Cheers' and director of 'Will & Grace,' died at 85
• Burrows worked on multiple iconic sitcoms from the 1970s to 2000s including 'Friends' and 'Frasier'
• He was credited with fostering camaraderie among 'Friends' cast members