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Scrubs actor Sam Lloyd dead at 56 after battling an inoperable brain tumor … as Zach Braff leads tributes
Scrubs actor Sam Lloyd died at age 56.
The show’s creator, Bill Lawrence, confirmed the news Friday via Twitter, saying, “Thinking about Sam Lloyd a lot today. (Ted). Really such a kind and sweet guy. Many will miss him.”
Known for playing attorney Ted Buckland in 95 episodes of the show, Lloyd, who is nephew of Christopher Lloyd, the star of Back to the Future, had been battling an inoperable brain tumor since last year.
RIP: Scrubs, actor Sam Lloyd, pictured above, died at age 56.
Scrub producer Tom Hobert and his wife previously launched GoFundMe to help you with your health issues.
Show star Zach Braff also led the tributes on Friday, saying, “Rest in peace with one of the funniest actors I’ve ever had the joy of working with. Sam Lloyd made me laugh out loud and break the character every time we did a scene together. “
Braff added, “I couldn’t have been a kinder man. I will always appreciate the time I spent with you, Sammy.”
Paying Tribute Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence shared the sad news on Friday
RIP: Zach Bradff also visited Twitter to pay his respects.
Friends: The couple worked together on 95 episodes of the hit show
Lloyd was diagnosed with inoperable cancer in January 2019, just a few weeks after he and his wife Vanessa had received their first child, Weston.
The actor had started having headaches that he first attributed to taking care of his newborn. But after shedding 10 pounds and with persistent headaches, she decided to go to the doctor and get a CT scan.
The scan revealed a mass in his brain and in one day he underwent surgery to undergo brain surgery.
Unfortunately, the tumor was too intertwined, so surgeons were unable to remove it.
Remembering: pictured above is Lloyd attending the Scrubs: The Farewell Tour held at the Paley Center on December 13, 2007 in Beverly Hills, California
Lloyd and his wife were informed that cancer in his brain had metastasized to his lungs. Other scans showed that the cancer was also in his liver, spine, and jaw.
His GoFundMe page raised over $ 150,000 for the actor’s medical bills.
Hoberts said at the fundraiser: “In the face of this devastating news, Sam and Vanessa have been incredibly strong and positive. Humor and laughter, which have been a big part of Sam’s life, will certainly help him with what he is doing. to come. “
“Just hours after being diagnosed, Sam was cheering on his beloved New England Patriots in his hospital room. When the nurse asked him to cheer up,” Sam nodded politely. When the nurse left the room, Sam turned to Vanessa and her friends. and said, “What are you going to do? Kill me?”
Joy: The actor was also an accomplished singer and played with his acapella band The Blanks.
In addition to acting, Lloyd was an accomplished singer with the acappella group The Blanks. Their co-star, Braff, proudly shared a video of the band on their Twitter page on Friday after the news of his death.
He met several times with his famous uncle, actor Christopher Lloyd, both guests in Malcolm in the Middle and The West Wing.
Lloyd also enjoyed parts in Cougar Town, Desperate Housewives, and the character Ricky in Seinfeld.
He is survived by his wife Vanessa and son Weston.
