'Cheers' director James Burrows dies at 85

ABC NewsUpdated Jun 19, 2026, 7:59 PM

James Burrows has worked on many shows including "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Will & Grace" and more.

James Burrows died on Friday, his agent confirmed.

Legendary director James Burrows has died, his agent confirmed to ABC News on Friday. He was 85.

Burrows is known for directing some of the most iconic shows on television from "Cheers" and "Taxi" to "Will & Grace" and "Frasier."

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