James Burrows, Cheers Co-Creator and Will & Grace Director, Dies at 85 (Exclusive) (opens in new tab)

James Burrows has died at the age of 85. His family confirmed the news in a statement to PEOPLE. Burrows had a decades-long career in television that began with The Mary Tyler Moore Show. He co-created the hit series Cheers. The 11-time Emmy winner also directed every episode of Will & Grace during its …