The news of the death was confirmed by the creator's family in a statement. In it, it was detailed that Burrows died during the morning of Friday, June 19, “peacefully surrounded by his loved ones.”

Until now, the place and cause of death of the director of the pilot episodes of “Two and a Half Men” and “The Big Bang Theory” are unknown.

Regarding the impact of his work, the director's family commented: "Burrows understood that great comedy was never simply about laughs; it was about humanity, connection and truth. That understanding became the basis of a career that changed television forever," the writing reads.

However, the mark he leaves on a personal level is indelible: “Beyond his notable achievements, Burrows will be remembered for something even greater: his kindness, generosity and unwavering faith in the people around him,” highlighted the famous family in the statement released by People magazine.

The message in honor of James Burrows ended by saying: “He had an exceptional ability to make everyone better and was known for remembering every person he met by name, making colleagues at all levels feel seen, valued and appreciated.”

James Burrows, a career that leaves its mark

Director James Burrows has an extensive career in television that stood out for bringing laughter to the audience. He achieved this through productions such as “Cheers”, “Taxi” and “Friends”. He also directed all 246 episodes of “Will and Grace.”

Regarding his decision to dedicate himself to comedies, Burrows commented in his memoir: "The best sitcoms transcend the screen and transcend the screen; they grab the audience by the throat and by the heart."

For 2019, James Burrows produced some live episodes of “All in the Family” and “The Jeffersons,” using performances by celebrities who recreated iconic episodes of those 1970s comedies.