# James Burrows, TV Legend Behind Cheers, Dies at 85

> Cheers co-creator and Friends director James Burrows has died at 85. The sitcom spearhead's family announced the news with a statement sent to People.

- **Source:** [Ign](https://www.ign.com/articles/cheers-co-creator-james-burrows-dies-at-85?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3829c9e8976fcb37cdfd79)
- **Published:** 2026-06-21
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #burrows #cheers #james #behind #dies #legend #announced #away
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