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Get the free app no ads · no paywallEntertainment · 20 June 2026
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He directed over 1,000 episodes of beloved shows like Friends and Cheers, shaping generations of comedy. His family confirmed he passed away peacefully today, after a career spanning more than 50 years in television. Burrows, who co-created Cheers, won 11 Emmy Awards and five Directors Guild of America Awards.
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