New Delhi, June 20 -- Legendary director James Burrows passed away at the age of 85 on Friday, his family confirmed to the People. Although the family's statement did not mention any cause of death. The iconic TV comedy director, best known for programs like Friends, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Cheers, Fraiser and Will and Grace, is survived by his wife, Debbie Easton, his four daughters and his seven grandchildren.

Considered as the most influential director and producer of all time, Burrows also helmed the pilots of Two and a Half Men and The Big Bang Theory and was behind the camera for many episodes of Mike & Molly. Renowned for his work on classic sitcoms like Cheers and Friends, he earned 11 Emmys and was even inducted into the Tele...