Jennifer Aniston has paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary television director James Burrows following his death aged 85.
He Friends The star shared an emotional message on Instagram, describing Burrows as one of the most important people in her life.
Calling him “Papa Burrows,” Aniston said it was hard to put into words how much he meant to so many people.
Aniston recalled how Burrows always called the cast of Friends his “children.”
The actress added that the late icon used to say, “Where are the children?” or joke, “Let’s see if the kids can make the joke work.”
The Murder Mystery actress also shared a deeply personal reflection on their bond.
“He was a father figure to me,” she wrote. “He was always there for me. He cared about me, celebrated me, taught me, guided me and supported me in the most difficult times and the best.”
Aniston went on to add that Burrows taught the cast the importance of loving and respecting each other, caring for each other, and always supporting each other.
He added that those lessons stayed with them long after Friends became a global hit.
In the emotional tribute, Aniston also said that she misses his voice, his laugh and his brilliance.
He ended his message with a touching line, saying he hopes that wherever he is, someone will ask, “Where are the kids?”
Burrows is widely known as one of television’s greatest directors.
In addition to Friends, he helped shape iconic shows like Cheers, Taxi, and Will & Grace, leaving behind a legacy.
