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James Burrows, 'Friends' & 'Cheers' Director, Dead at 85
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- TMZ Minute
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- Jun 19, 2026
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- 121
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Summary
James Burrows, the acclaimed television director behind Cheers, Friends, Taxi, Frasier, and Will & Grace, has died at the age of 85. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have not filed for a marriage license in Westerly, Rhode Island. Plus, Tay Keith’s legal dispute with Sexyy Red over alleged unpaid royalties remained unresolved at the time of his death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices