Sam Lloyd, known for his role in Scrubs, passes away at 56 after a battle with a non-operable brain


At 56, Sam Lloyd, best known for portraying lawyer Ted Buckland on Scrubs, has passed away.

Lloyd had been facing an inoperable brain tumor since last year. The diagnosis came in January 2019, just weeks after he and his wife Vanessa welcomed their first child, Weston.

The show’s creator Bill Lawrence, via Twitter, confirmed the news on Friday night, expressing his thoughts about Sam Lloyd. He said, “Thinking a lot about Sam Lloyd today. (Ted). Truly such a kind, sweet guy. He will be missed by so many.”

According to his agent, Lloyd had a television career that included roles in “Desperate Housewives,” “Seinfeld,” “Modern Family,” “The West Wing,” “Cougar Town,” “Malcolm in the Middle,” and “Shameless.” He also appeared in the films “Flubber” and “Galaxy Quest.”

Aside from acting, Lloyd was a member of the Acappella group The Blanks. 

Several of his former colleagues, including Scrubs star Zach Braff and Scrubs and Cougar Town creator Bill Lawrence, paid tribute to him on social media. 

Zach Braff wrote: ‘Rest In Peace to one of the funniest actors I’ve ever had the joy of working with. Sam Lloyd made me crack up and break character every single time we did a scene together. He could not have been a kinder man. I will forever cherish the time I had with you, Sammy.’

“Scrubs” creator Bill Lawrence described him as a “kind, sweet guy” who will be missed by many.

He is survived by his wife Vanessa and their son Weston.


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