Friends cast pay tribute to US sitcom legend James Burrows: ‘A father figure to us all’ (opens original article in a new tab)

James Burrows, director of iconic sitcoms like Friends and Cheers, has died at 85. Colleagues and stars praised him as a mentor and father figure.

• James Burrows, director of Friends and Cheers, died at 85.
• David Schwimmer and Matt LeBlanc paid tribute, calling him a 'father figure'
• Burrows directed other shows like The Big Bang Theory and won 11 Emmys.