He had been battling colon cancer but never publicly disclosed his diagnosis. His deadpan comedy and pratfalls were Mr. Lloyds craft, his wife, Vanessa Villalovos, said, but the man she knew was just a tender, genuine soul.. "The overwhelming outpouring of love and sharing your stories about working with or knowing Sam keeps his memory alive and our hearts strong," his wife, Vanessa, told Variety. The Scrubs crew sadly suffered a heartbreaking loss in 2020 when actor Sam Lloyd, who played Ted Buckland on the sitcom, passed away at then age of 65. "So I definitely think 'Scrubs' still holds up. Longtime music executive Andre Harrell, who founded the hip-hop label Uptown Records and mentored Sean Puff Daddy Combs, died on May 7 at age 59. 2 min read. Image: Actor Sam Lloyd (Michael Tran / FilmMagic/Getty Images file) In January 2019, Lloyd was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and cancer, which eventually spread to his lungs, jaw, liver and spine. Edward Charles Ford, better known as Whitey Ford, was a New York Yankees legend and Hall of Fame baseball player. Hamilton-raised theater star Nick Cordero, who had legions of supporters rallying for him on social media during his harrowing health battle with COVID-19, has died in Los Angeles. No cause of death was immediately given. In what is a bit of a shock at the end of the episode, all three of the patients die, through no fault of their doctor. He was 87. He was 62. Here's what happened to the cast of "Scrubs. The legendary actor known for "James Bond," "Darby O'Gill and the Little People" and "The Hunt for Red October" passed away on Oct. 31 at age 90. Lloyd had also been slated to direct a country rock musical, With Pam and Gil, which was put on pause when he received his diagnosis. He was 54. However small the role, Kastl had a great time playing Dr. Murphy. His first role was in the 1951 film "Pool of London.". He was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and cancer in 2019. He was 62. Lloyd then underwent two emergency brain surgeries for swelling in his brain, according to Hobart. Former wrestler and actor Tommy "Tiny" Lister, best known for his role in the "Friday" movies, died on Dec. 10. A gifted character actor, Lloyd appeared in such shows as Desperate Housewives, Shameless, Modern Family, The Middle, Spin City and Seinfeld. Earl Camerson, one of the first Black actors to be cast in major roles in British films, died at the age of 102 on July 3. While many have recovered, some have died from complications of the illness. He was 56. It just feels like he will walk through the door," the statement read. Sam Lloyd played the often sad but always endearing Ted on "Scrubs" for 95 episodes, according to IMDb. The lead singer of The Temptations from 2006-2015 died of COVID-19 on Sept. 6, according to TMZ. Judy Reyes was amazing on "Scrubs" as the sassy, nosy nurse Carla Espinosa. ", Despite how much fun he had on "Scrubs," the actor didn't spend much more time acting after he left the show. Though there's a 21-year age gap between the two, they seem to be quite happy together and they don't care what the haters say. She later returned to the show, clearly struggling, something her annoying nature made unclear to J.D. Although while it may have been seen as a comedy throughout most of its run, we'd be doing a massive disservice to the show's creators if we didn't acknowledge some of the emotional moments that made the series what it was, specifically the deaths that reduced fans to tears. Sam loved his work. Maschio's a real estate agent. It never will. Actress Kelly Preston, who starred in such films as "Twins" and "Jerry Maguire," died on July 12 after a two-year battle with breast cancer. Beyond his work, McGinley is also keeping busy with his big family. The actress is engaged to long-term partner Jamie Afifi and they have two children together. Phyllis George, a former Miss America winner who went on to become one of the first female broadcasters covering the NFL and later, the First Lady of Kentucky died on May 14 at the age of 70. He has a Cameo page in which fans can request videos of him doing famous Todd catchphrases. "When 'Scrubs' was winding down, we had reached a point where we wanted to have kids and it seemed like the right time for the exit strategy. Olivia de Havilland, an Oscar-winning actress best known for her role as the timid but strong Melanie in the 1939 classic Gone With the Wind, died July 26 of natural causes. For the simple fact that there are still people in the medical profession who're going through the same things. The two friends have a podcast together called "Fake Doctors, Real Friends With Zach + Donald," for which they re-watch "Scrubs" episodes. He will be missed by so many., Thinking a lot about Sam Lloyd today. were at his funeral. He was 56. I want to continue his legacy, and hope to share some of the beautiful songs he was working on for his musical and our son, Weston., Also Read: Matty Simmons, Producer of 'Animal House' and 'Vacation' Who Co-Founded National Lampoon, Dies at 93, Lloyd appeared in 95 episodes during the long-running medical comedys run on NBC and ABC. Valnet writer covering TheSportster, TheRichest, ScreenRant, TheTravel & a partridge in a pear tree. She's also appeared in movies such as "More to Love" and "Baking Christmas," according to IMDb. He passed after 91 days in the hospital because of coronavirus and complications stemming from the illness. 'Scrubs' actor Sam Lloyd dies at 56 He was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and cancer in 2019. So amazing, in fact, that she won awards. When he's not working on his podcast or on a new role, Schuldt spends time with his daughter, who, according to E! Judy was married to Edwin M. Figueroa for 11 years before they divorced in 2008. to "42" and "Benched." The 47-year-old spent nearly three years dating British actress Florence Pugh, Donald Faison played the Turk in Scrubs but was famous before the hit US sitcom, The actor has six kids and regularly shares photos of his family, Sarah Chalke looked unrecognisable in the TV show Firefly Lane, Judy Reyes as Nurse Carla Espinosa in Scrubs, The Janitor ended up being a major character throughout Scrubs, John C McGinley played Dr. Perry Cox on the long-running sitcom, Christa portrayed Dr. Cox's ex wife Jordan Sullivan, Actor Ken Jenkins played Dr. Bob Kelso on Scrubs, Maschio starred as 'The Todd' during his stint in the limelight on Scrubs, Late actor Sam Lloyd played Ted Buckland on Scrubs, he tragically passed away, recently given birth to their son when he received his diagnosis, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). She also voices Beth in "Rick and Morty" and Gina in "Paradise PD. Robert Maschio, 56, has done the odd acting gig since - including a spot on Cougar Town like his fellow Scrubs co-stars. Daniel Lee Martin, country singer and host of Brotherhood Outdoors, was found dead in his Pasco County, Florida, home on Feb. 14 of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. #RIPSamLloyd. "He could not have been a kinder man. The actor behind Darth Vader's mask died Nov. 29. pic.twitter.com/JRzlLKhqHB. I will forever cherish the time I had with you, Sammy., Rest In Peace to one of the funniest actors Ive ever had the joy of working with. Feb. 20, 2021, 7:29 AM PST. Vachik Mangassarian, an actor who appeared on "NCIS: Los Angeles," "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." and "Curb Your Enthusiasm," has died. Silvio Horta, creator of the ABC comedy series Ugly Betty, was found dead in a Miami motel room Jan. 7. Other TV hits since have included Jane The Virgin, Fresh Off The Boat and series Claws. He'd enjoyed an impressive career before filming began, with roles in Point Break, Office Space and Wall Street, among others. According to Variety, Lloyd also sang in an a cappella group The Blanks, which performed on "Scrubs" as The Worthless Peons. Sumner Redstone, a movie theater owners son who became one of the most powerful moguls in Hollywood history, died on Aug. 11 at the age of 97. She was ready for what was to come, and when she eventually passed away, the musical number that led to the final moments of the episode was beautiful. Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally died on March 24 of complications from the coronavirus. "Rest In Peace to one of the funniest actors Ive ever had the joy of working with. Johnson died Feb. 18 in Fort Worth, Texas, of complications from COVID-19, his longtime representative Lou Pitt confirmed to USA TODAY. ", Sam Lloyd played the often sad but always endearing Ted on "Scrubs" for 95 episodes, according to IMDb. She explained the choice in an interview with The Globe (via Digital Spy), saying, "Their salaries exceed the budget so do their ambitions. USA TODAY. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Over the course of his three-decade career in television and film, Lloyd also held roles on shows like Desperate Housewives, Seinfeld, Modern Family, The West Wing, Cougar Town, Malcolm in the Middle and Shameless, as well as films Flubber and Galaxy Quest.. Former Bachelorette contestant Tyler Gwozdz, who appeared on the 2019 season of the reality series, died Jan. 22 of a suspected drug overdose at age 29. "The Exorcist" star Max von Sydow died on March 8 at the age of 90. Ronald L. Schwary, Oscar-winning producer of Robert Redfords 1980 drama Ordinary People, died on July 2 at age 76, his family announced. He was 56. While it was a core theme of an episode, the passing of Carlas mother wasnt exactly something thatgot highlighted much in comparison to other deaths on this list. Sam Lloyd was best known for his role as Ted Buckland in the television series Scrubs. His wife, Vanessa Villalovos, praised his looks: If he had hair, she said, he would rival some of the most handsome actors in Hollywood. The best thing to come out of it wasDr.Cox stepping up and being there for JD, even going so far as to tell him that he was proud of him. The popular sitcom "Scrubs"ran from 2001 to 2010. The Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher best known for playing 20 seasons with the Atlanta Braves died on Dec. 26 after a battle with cancer. Doctors also found that the cancer had spread to his lungs, jaw, liver and brain. She was 58. Caroline Flack, former host of Love Island, died at the age of 40 on Feb. 15. ", Travis Schuldt played the affable bro Keith on "Scrubs." The 47-year-old has remained close to his former co-star and friend Donald Faison, who played Turk, and the pair regularly share snaps together online. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Sarah also voiced Beth Smith in the science-fiction series Rick and Morty, and had a recurring role on the third season of Cougar Town. ", In 2021, Chalke got her own friendship-focused project with Katherine Heigl in the Netflix series "Firefly Lane." The singer and guitarist, who famously covered Pete Seeger and Lee Hays' song If I Had a Hammer, died due to complications from COVID-19 on Aug. 11 at the age of 83. Sam Lloyd, best known for his role as downtrodden lawyer Ted Buckland on Scrubs, has died. John C. McGinley wasn't a stranger to success before he played Dr. Cox on "Scrubs" (he memorably played one of the Bobs in "Office Space"), so it makes sense that he's seen lots of success since the show ended. The prolific animator, writer, artist and songwriter whose work included "Spongebob," "The Simpsons," "Hey Arnold" and "The Fairly OddParents," died on Dec. 22 from undisclosed causes. By. ", No sitcom is complete without a bitter ex-wife, and Christa Miller filled that role perfectly on "Scrubs" as the indifferent Jordan Sullivan the ex of Dr. Perry Cox. Sam Lloyd made me crack up and break character every single time we did a scene together. JD had formed a friendship with her, and yet when she finally went, he was able to smile and realize that she was prepared for that moment. Legendary NFL coach Don Shula passed away on May 4 at the age of 90. He was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer, which was later revealed to be metastatic lung cancer that had spread throughout his body. Raphael Coleman, who starred as Eric in the 2005 Emma Thompson movie Nanny McPhee" and went on to devote himself to environmental activism, died suddenly on Feb. 7 at the age of 25. Nick Cordero, Broadway Star, Dead at 41 After Coronavirus Complications By Billy Perrigo July 6, 2020 8:36 AM EDT B roadway actor Nick Cordero, who starred in the plays "Bullets over. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. Sam Lloyd made me crack up and break character every single time we did a scene together, he said. In real life, however, the actress has a happy marriage with Bill Lawrence, the creator of "Scrubs." Ivan Passer -- a pioneering filmmaker in the Czech New Wave, a frequent collaborator with the late Milos Forman and the director of the 1981 film Cutters Way -- died on Jan. 9. He was 81. The "American Idol" finalist and native Texan died Nov. 1. Sam Lloyd is seen here as lawyer Ted Buckland on the sitcom 'Scrubs.' The mum-of-three often shares photos with her husband and kids on Instagram and has also remained close to co-star Zach Braff. Their son, Charlie, was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease aged two. As the hospital's lawyer, Ted served as the comedic punching bag for his boss, Dr. Kelso, but was still able to make friends with most of the other staff. Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant was killed Jan. 26 in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif., that killed four others. RELATED: Scrubs: JD And Dr. Cox & 9 Other Best Character Pairings On The Show. 90s pop legend looks sensational 31 years after huge hit - do you know who? ", What has Flynn been up to since taking off his coveralls for the last time? Since wrapping "Scrubs," the actress has stayed busy working in both film and TV, most notably appearing in the other hit sitcoms like "How I Met Your Mother" and "Rosanne." Ferrell died on Monday, Oct. 12, due to complications following a cardiac arrest. In the dreaded ninth season of the show, Kelso goes back to work after announcing Enid's passing. tried to 'become' his best friend Turk. He had been battling colon cancer but never publicly disclosed his diagnosis the Virgin, Off. 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