TV Comedy Legend James Burrows Dies at 85

James Burrows, the legendary sitcom director who co-created 'Cheers' and was instrumental in the success of 'Friends', 'Will & Grace' and 'Frasier', has died at the age of 85.

Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox led the tributes, with Aniston calling him a 'father figure' who 'spoiled us rotten'.

Burrows' career spanned five decades, directing over 1,000 episodes of television and winning 10 Emmy Awards.

His death marks the end of an era in American comedy, with stars and fans mourning the loss of a true giant of the genre.