James Burrows, the acclaimed television director and co-creator of Cheers whose work helped define generations of American sitcoms, has died aged 85, his family has confirmed.
Known throughout the television industry as "Jimmy", the TV mogul passed away peacefully this week surrounded by family, according to a statement released to PEOPLE.
Across a career spanning more than five decades, Burrows directed more than 1000 episodes of television and became one of the most influential creative figures in comedy.
