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A comedy legend has left us: Emmy-winning director James Burrows, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. The mastermind behind “Cheers,” “Friends,” “Will & Grace,” and hundreds of other iconic episodes, Burrows shaped television comedy for over five decades. From his Yale beginnings to directing pilots for “Two and a Half Men” and “The Big Bang Theory,” his genius brought laughter to millions. Known for his kindness and talent, he earned six Emmys for “Cheers” alone and made everyone he worked with feel valued. His legacy lives on in every laugh from the bar, the couch, and the apartment — forever changing the face of TV comedy.

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