Chris Trousdale, a former member of the boy band Dream Street, died on June 2. He also was a unit publicist on over 40 movies, including "Pennies From Heaven" and the original "Superman" films. It just feels like he will walk through the door," the statement continued. Recently the 54-year-old bagged a big part in the new horror flick Smile. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. Alex Trebek, longtime Jeopardy! host and beloved TV personality, died on Nov. 8 after battling pancreatic cancer. As per Deadline, the actor is also set to play Professor Utonium in a live-action version of the cartoon series "The Powerpuff Girls. Unfortunately, Reyes, Zach Braff, and the show's creator left "Scrubs" at the end of Season 8, citing salary issues. The Tony-winning actor and dancer most known for directing choreography in the 1996 "Chicago" musical and as protge of Bob Fosse, died Dec. 14 in Washington state. Easy going Sam, Rest In Peace. The revelation that Ben had leukemia sent shockwaves through the Scrubs universe, and that wasparticularlytrue forDr.Cox, who struggled to come to terms with the death of his close friend. He was 89. 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. Since 2017, the former star has been working as a real estate agent in California and recently switched companies. "The overwhelming outpouring of love and sharing your stories about working with or knowing Sam keeps his memory alive and our hearts strong. It was a great way tohonorthe memory of the late John Ritter. Sam Lloyd -- best knownfor portraying lawyer Ted Buckland on the sitcom "Scrubs"--has died, his agent confirmed to Fox News on Friday. Scrubs was a sitcom, but it was one with a lot of heart. Mr. Lloyd was told that the cancer in his brain had metastasized from his lungs. Christopher Turk is the best friend of J.D. Maschio's a real estate agent. As opposed to going on dialysis, she was adamant that she was ready to die and was ready for what came next. Former wrestler and actor Tommy "Tiny" Lister, best known for his role in the "Friday" movies, died on Dec. 10. He played the daydreaming (and dreamy) Dr. John "J.D." The creator of "Starsky & Hutch" and the writer of "Purple Rain" died on Oct. 22 at the age of 83. MLB Hall of Famer and broadcast commentator Joe Morgan died Oct. 12 after suffering from polyneuropathy. 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. The pair met while working on the TV drama "Passions" and, as per the podcast's description, spend each episode revealing what it was like working on the TV show, detailing how they fell in love and, of course, being wildly entertaining. He was 87. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, "He could not have been a kinder man. BROADWAY actor Nick Cordero died at the age of 41 on Sunday at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles after a long battle with COVID-19. "At work, Bill is this really dynamic, talented guy. The episode shows apparent super-intern Nick Murdoch eventually crumbling over the pressure of being a doctor as he is unable to do anything to save a child's life, and quitting Sacred Heart. He was 78. He was 56 years old. Hey man that beer tasted great.. The actress is also still very close with her "Scrubs" costars. She said in 2013: "It was absolutely the hardest thing I've ever been through, and there's nothing in the world like not knowing if your kid is going to be okay.". Elmos Fire, The Client and A Time to Kill, died on June 22 after a long battle with cancer. He was 86. Truly such a kind, sweet guy. Edward Charles Ford, better known as Whitey Ford, was a New York Yankees legend and Hall of Fame baseball player. Though many consider the show to be old these days, "Scrubs" isn't going anywhere in the minds or hearts of its fans. She was 54. He was 78. The actor, who appeared in several Sam Raimi films including Evil Dead II, Darkman and Spider-Man 2, died on June 30 at the age of 68. "The Exorcist" star Max von Sydow died on March 8 at the age of 90. In 2020, Zach suffered heartbreak when his close friend Nick Cordero - whose family were living in the actor's guest house - tragically passed away following a battle with Covid-19. "Very early on, we were comfortable altering the dialogue a little bit. He was 89. The British guitarist, who co-founded the seminal rock band Fleetwood Mac, died at age 73 on July 25. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/02/arts/television/sam-lloyd-dead.html. Nearly. RELATED: Scrubs: The Main Characters Ranked By Likability. He was 41. He now co-hosts the Scrubs podcast Fake Doctors, Real Friends With Zach and Donald. 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 was 70. The Tony Award-nominated Broadway actress and singer died on Dec. 23 at age 59 following a battle with ALS. He also appeared in "Black-ish," "A Series of Unfortunate Events," and "Girls Weekend." 'Scrubs' Actor Sam Lloyd Dies at 56 Sam Lloyd, best known for his role as Ted Buckland on the long-running medical comedy 'Scrubs,' has died, according to multiple reports. Legendary NFL coach Don Shula passed away on May 4 at the age of 90. He was 66. Ken Jenkins played the oh-so-grumpy and hilarious Dr. Kelso on "Scrubs." Also, as per a post on her Instagram page, she's a great-grandma! A look at all the stars in movies, TV, music, sports and media we lost this year. He made appearances in TV shows including Desperate Housewives, Happy Together, Shameless, Modern Family, Spin City and Seinfeld. In films, Lloyd can be seen in Galaxy Quest and Flubber. Lloyd was also a musician, even playing his guitar during an episode of Scrubs., Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence paid tribute to Lloyd on Friday, writing on Twitter: Thinking a lot about Sam Lloyd today. 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. Dr Natalia Thiebaud Kondratieva, 63, was named as the head . 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. "With this whole pandemic going on, right now we should shine a light on all of the people in the medical profession," he said. Lloyd played attorney Ted Buckland in 95 episodes of Scrubs during its longtime run on NBC and ABC. Lloyd was diagnosed with brain cancer last year. Nick Cordero, a Broadway and TV actor who spent months in intensive care after suffering complications from coronavirus, has died aged 41. Mine do too.". As Chief of Medicine, Dr. Kelso was always making important decisions and, much to the delight of fans, was rarely without an entertaining love affair. Feeney, a film historian, screenwriter and longtime film critic for LA Weekly, died on Feb. 5 after suffering several strokes over the previous few days. He even brought the lines. She later returned to the show, clearly struggling, something her annoying nature made unclear to J.D. Rocky Johnson, a member of the WWE Hall of Fame and the father of Dwayne The Rock Johnson, died on Jan. 15 at the age of 75. "Rest In Peace to one of the funniest actors Ive ever had the joy of working with. Ed Murray died Nov. 25 at age 67. 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. As per IMDb, Wright played Nurse Roberts through 2007 Season 6 when the character died in a car accident. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the celebrated Supreme Court Justice and feminist icon, died due to complications from metastatic pancreas cancer on Sept. 18. Still, when he found out that he died, it was an emotional moment that he struggled with throughout the course of the episode. It has been 20 years since Scrubs first premiered. Comedic actor Fred Willard, best known for his roles in "Spinal Tap" and "Modern Family," passed away on May 15 at the age of 86. The actress, known for Show Boat and Give a Girl a Break," was also the model for Walt Disney animators who created the dancing in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." He could not have been a kinder man. According to his Chicago Tribune interview, Kastl left the entertainment business to focus on his family. He died at his home in Los Angeles on Dec. 15. John, now 63, has one son, Max, with his first wife Lauren Lambert. He was 80. It never will. Doctors were able to remove the tumor, but Lloyd experienced complications after the operation and was moved to the intensive care unit at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Vachik Mangassarian, known for his work in "NCIS," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." and more, has died. RELATED: Scrubs: JD And Dr. Cox & 9 Other Best Character Pairings On The Show. According to a statement, he died of natural causes. She was 82. He was 80. Alvin Ing, the Broadway actor best known for his work in Pacific Overture s and Flower Drum Song, has died. He was 51. "Thinking a lot about Sam Lloyd today. Bonnie Pointer, a member of the iconic R&B group The Pointer Sisters, passed away on June 8. As she told Variety, Chalke isn't opposed to a reunion. It just feels like he will walk through the door., The statement continued, The overwhelming outpouring of love and sharing your stories about working with or knowing Sam keeps his memory alive and our hearts strong. It sentDr.Cox down a dark path one which many didnt think hed come back from. A Russian-born Swiss doctor died four days before she was unveiled last week as the medic who helped deliver Putin's 'secret children'. Judy Reyes was amazing on "Scrubs" as the sassy, nosy nurse Carla Espinosa. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Jenkins brought Dr. Kelso to life for 178 episodes of the sitcom between 2001 and 2010, as per IMDb. Zach Braff, one of the stars of Scrubs, said on Twitter on Friday that Mr. Lloyd was one of the funniest actors he had worked with. ", Zach Braff tweeted: "Rest In Peace to one of the funniest actors Ive ever had the joy of working with. She was 86. He was 59. 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. Sam Lloyd is seen here as lawyer Ted Buckland on the sitcom 'Scrubs.' One such nurse was Nurse Roberts, played by Aloma Wright. Sam Lloyd made me crack up and break character every single time we did a scene together, Braff tweeted. "Inside the Actors Studio" host James Lipton passed away on March 2 after a battle with bladder cancer. Stan Kirsch, one of the stars of the syndicated '90s fantasy drama Highlander: The Series, died on Jan. 11. He was 77. #RIPSamLloyd. The dancer and actress, who appeared in classic television shows like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Twin Peaks, died on July 14 at the age of 55. All rights reserved. 2 min read. In January 2019, Mr. Lloyd began experiencing headaches and sought medical attention, according to a GoFundMe set up for the actor. Little Richard, the singer and pianist who became a rock pioneer with his high-energy musicianship and boundary-pushing personality, died on May 9 at age 87 from unspecified causes. He died on Dec. 27 at age 33, though no cause of death was given. Elaine was the sort of character that we all aspire to be. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. He was 41. The world continues to be upended by the coronavirus pandemic, with more people contracting COVID-19 as the days pass. (Ted). Because of her confidence, he was more prepared than he thought, too. Sam Lloyd made me crack up and break character every single time we did a scene together. Sam loved his work. ", Sam Lloyd played the often sad but always endearing Ted on "Scrubs" for 95 episodes, according to IMDb. Mr. Morrison died, and the rich patient donated enough money to reopen a wing of the hospital. Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally died on March 24 of complications from the coronavirus. Robert Maschio stole scenes on "Scrubs" as the very immature and hilariously jock-like surgeon Todd. The show told the story of young doctors as they grew up in both their profession and their lives. He was 45. She looked into the face of death and chuckled because she wasnt scared. His co-stars paid moving tributes to him following his death. Bobby Brown Jr., son of Bobby Brown and Kim Ward, died in Encino, Calif. on Nov. 19. What prompted the British actor to get tested was that he came into contact with a known person carrying the virus. ", Zach Braff's been pretty busy since leaving Sacred Heart hospital. He was 78. See the latest coronavirus numbers in the U.S. and across the world. He was 56. Variety. Lloyd was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor last year, which was revealed in a. 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