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James Burrows, legendary director of Cheers and Friends, dies aged 85
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- James Burrows, legendary director of some of America's most-loved sitcoms, has died aged 85.
- Best-known as co-creator of the sitcom Cheers, Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of other TV comedy classics including Friends, Big Bang Theory, and Will and Grace.
- Attorney Tom Hoberman confirmed Burrows' death "with great sadness" to CBS News, the BBC's US partner.
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James Burrows, legendary director of some of America's most-loved sitcoms, has died aged 85.
Best-known as co-creator of the sitcom Cheers, Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of other TV comedy classics including Friends, Big Bang Theory, and Will and Grace.
Attorney Tom Hoberman confirmed Burrows' death "with great sadness" to CBS News, the BBC's US partner.
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