Rememberances are pouring out for TV director James Burrows, who died on Friday at 85. Tony Danza, who worked with Burrows on 75 episodes of the ABC comedy series “Taxi,” paid tribute to his longtime director on Friday afternoon.

Amid the news of James Burrows’ death, Hollywood is mourning the loss of the decorated and beloved sitcom director. On Friday, following his death at age 85 from a brief illness, Burrows’ past colleagues and peers paid tribute to “the greatest of all time” in some heartfelt tributes from the likes of Lisa Kudrow,

Veteran filmmaker James Burrows, known for directing 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' passed away at 85. Tributes poured in from Hollywood, with 'Taxi' star Tony Danza mourning the loss of 'the greatest of all time.

James Burrows, the renowned television director celebrated for his work on legendary sitcoms such as Friends, Will and Grace, and Two Broke Girls has unfortunately passed away.

James Burrows, the director behind iconic TV comedies like "Cheers," "Taxi," “Friends” and "Will and Grace," has died

Director James Burrows co-created the landmark comedy "Cheers" and directed more than 50 pilot episodes. He died at 85 on Friday.

James Burrows died Friday at age 85. The longtime television director launched many series and cut his teeth in classic television in the '70s.

We celebrate the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of James ‘Jimmy’ Burrows, who passed away peacefully today surrounded by his loving family,” his family said in a statement to People. “For more than five decades,