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The television industry is mourning the loss of one of its most influential creative forces. James Burrows, the prolific director and producer who helped define the modern multi camera situation comedy, died on Friday, June 19, 2026, at the age of 85. His agent, Rick Rosen, confirmed his passing. A statement released by the Burrows family notes that he passed away peacefully in his sleep after a brief illness, surrounded by his loved ones. James Burrows accumulated a staggeri