Pioneering television director James Burrows has died at age 85, leaving behind an unmatched legacy of iconic sitcoms.Best known for co-creating Cheers and directing every original episode of Will & Grace, he amassed over 1,000 credits throughout his influential five-decade career.His family confirmed he passed away peacefully following a brief illness, remembered as a compassionate mentor and the master of the multi-camera comedy format.The prolific director continued working into his final years, helming the recent series
Mid-Century Modern just before his passing.