After leaving "Scrubs" in 2009, the actor added many more credits to his resume, including appearances in "Cougar Town," "The Middle," "Shameless," and "Modern Family. His cause of death was not immediately revealed. 2:08. Director and producer Lynn Shelton, who helmed independent films like "Humpday" and "Sword of Trust," died on May 16 from a previously undisclosed blood disorder. Donald Faison - aka Chris Turk - was a hit with fans before his Scrubs debut after appearing in Clueless and Remember The Titans. John Richardson, the British actor who starred opposite Ursula Andress in She and Raquel Welch in One Million Years B.C., died Tuesday of COVID-19 complications. via Facebook Vachik Mangassarian, a veteran character actor known for his roles on NCIS, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., has died at the age of 78 from COVID-19 complications. 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. I will forever cherish the time I had with you, Sammy. While "Scrubs was mostly about the doctors at Sacred Heart hospital, the show also featured other healthcare professionals like nurses. Michael Tran / FilmMagic/Getty Images file. #RIPSamLloyd, Simpler times, happier days, the kindest man I ever met. In the U.S., pandemic trends have shifted and now White people are more likely to die from covid than Black people. Actor Sam Lloyd arrives at the "Scrubs: The Farewell Tour" held at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, California on Dec. 13, 2007. Valnet writer covering TheSportster, TheRichest, ScreenRant, TheTravel & a partridge in a pear tree. Kirk Douglas -- the prolific actor and producer whose Spartacus is credited with helping to end the Hollywood blacklist, patriarch of a successful entertainment dynasty and one of the last surviving stars of Hollywoods golden age -- died Feb. 5 at age 103. She was 77. Other TV hits since have included Jane The Virgin, Fresh Off The Boat and series Claws. Doctors also found that the cancer had spread to his lungs, jaw,. The actress is also still very close with her "Scrubs" costars. and Turk, respectively and a laundry list of funny actors like Sarah Chalke, John C. McGinley, and Neil Flynn appeared as well. Truly such a kind, sweet guy. Scrubs actor Sam Lloyd has been diagnosed with lung cancer just weeks after his wife gave birth to their first child together. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Laverne was one of the characters in the show that seemed destined to hang around until the series came to an end, and while that was sort of true with the introduction of Shirley, it was still gut-wrenching to see her die after she was involved in an accident. 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. Vachik Mangassarian, actor. As reported on her IMDb page, the actress won two ALMA Awards for her work on the sitcom. What prompted the British actor to get tested was that he came into contact with a known person carrying the virus. He also appeared in "Black-ish," "A Series of Unfortunate Events," and "Girls Weekend." He died on Oct. 20 at age 92. Which is why these 10 deaths were so affecting. As for a future "Scrubs" project? His IMDb page does list a few credits, like small appearances in shows like "Bones," "Cougar Town," and "Undateable," as well as movies like "A Hollywood Heist" and "Lethal Seduction," but not many beyond that. The actor had many great roles in his years before "Scrubs" from Mike Sloan in "Homefront" to Pastor Neil in "Beverly Hills, 90210" and he's still staying busy. 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.. Charlie Daniels, a country music and Southern rock legend known for his song The Devil Went Down to Georgia, died on July 6. Oscar-winning Italian composer Ennio Morricone died on July 6 at age 91, his lawyer told the New York Times. He was 56. Actor Sam Lloyd who was best known for his role as the wacky lawyer Ted Buckland on "Scrubs," has died. 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He is a very competitive and energetic person in every aspect of his life and also loves to goof around with his friend. Ed Murray died Nov. 25 at age 67. Terry Jones, a beloved member of the Monty Python comedy troupe who directed many of its classic films, died Jan. 21. The popular sitcom "Scrubs"ran from 2001 to 2010. 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. "Thinking a lot about Sam Lloyd today. Braff and Faison did an interview with BBC Newsin May of 2020, in which they revealed they'd recently started re-watching the show, something they document on their podcast "Fake Doctors, Real Friends." Nick Cordero, a Broadway and TV actor who spent months in intensive care after suffering complications from coronavirus, has died aged 41. Maschio's a real estate agent. "Our first couple of days on set were like playing dress up.". "But at home, I've never met anyone as dumb as Bill. He was 74. He was 93. Sam Lloyd, best known for playing lawyer Ted Buckland on Scrubs, has passed away at age 56. The sadness from Jill's death does not end there. Bill Withers, the singer of classics like Lean On Me and Aint No Sunshine, died on March 30 at the age of 81. In fact, as per an interview with BBC News, he got married in Braff's garden. President Biden announced on Friday that Lindsay, who was the first person in the nation to receive a COVID-19 vaccine after the FDA authorized its use in December, will have her hospital. Tragically Lisa died suddenly in 2017. J.D. The Seattle-area middle school teacher -- who became infamous in 1997 after raping one of her students, serving a lengthy prison sentence, then marrying the student after her release from prison -- died on July 6 following a battle with cancer. Elmos Fire, The Client and A Time to Kill, died on June 22 after a long battle with cancer. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. A lawyer for the family told BBC that Flack died by suicide. Mrs. Wilk was on her way towards recovery as she prepared to leave Sacred Heart Hospital, only for Cabbage to pass on an infection to her without even really knowing it had happened. No cause of death was immediately given. "It was a lot of fun being on that set," he told Chicago Tribune. He died on Dec. 16 at the age of 55. Peter is a strange one as he is not necessarily the main focus, and fans never actually see him die like many others. He was 66. Find out what the cast of Scrubs is now in 2022! 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. McGinley is also stealing the show in the final season of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" as the hilarious Frank O'Sullivan. He has his own real estate business, Rob Maschio Real Estate, and focuses on selling homes in the Los Angeles area with the business motto, "I love where I live, I sell what I know, there are no limits to how hard I can work for you." Sam Lloyd, the actor best known for his role as lawyer Ted Buckland on Scrubs, passed away at the age of 56, his agent confirmed to PEOPLE. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, The Scrubs cast kept viewers entertained for almost a decade, Eric Weinberg, 62, was accused of sexual assaults by five women. By Minyvonne Burke. "Our family is devastated. pic.twitter.com/wwyvGNbveG, And fellow Scrubs actor Robert Maschio also paid tribute to his late co-star, writing, Simpler times, happier days, the kindest man I ever met. ", Sadly, as reported by Variety, Lloyd died in May of 2020 from lung cancer complications. "Easy going Sam, Rest In Peace. Sarah Chalke has earned critical acclaim in the lead role of Netflix hit Firefly Lane, but before was best known as Elliot Reid in Scrubs. Judy Reyes was amazing on "Scrubs" as the sassy, nosy nurse Carla Espinosa. Idris Elba announced Monday that he tested positive for COVID-19. WWE star Tracy Smothers, who competed under the moniker Freddie Joe Floyd, passed away Oct. 28. His co-stars paid moving tributes to him following his death. It never will. "My heart is broken as I cannot imagine our lives without . Judy was married to Edwin M. Figueroa for 11 years before they divorced in 2008. '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. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the celebrated Supreme Court Justice and feminist icon, died due to complications from metastatic pancreas cancer on Sept. 18. The former longtime commissioner of the NBA died Jan. 1 following a brain hemorrhage, according to a statement from current NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. The British guitarist, who co-founded the seminal rock band Fleetwood Mac, died at age 73 on July 25. Also, as per a post on her Instagram page, she's a great-grandma! Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. He was a much-loved star on screen before joining the cast, having had roles in Psycho, The Sum Of Fears and Last Man Standing. The actor, who spent weeks in the intensive care unit at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for the treatment of what initially was considered to be pneumonia, had a number of COVID-19 complications . Actor Vachik Mangassarian died from complications of COVID-19 on Jan. 22, his manager, Valerie McCaffrey, confirmed to USA Today days later. After leaving "Scrubs," Wright stayed very busy in the entertainment world, collecting a wide range of credits in shows like "Private Practice," "Days of Our Lives," "Suits," and "The Guest Book." #RIPSamLloyd pic.twitter.com/zuXyXi19sI, Robert Maschio (@robertmaschio) May 1, 2020. Kevin Conway, known for his roles in films like Gettysburg and Thirteen Days, died on Feb. 5 of a heart attack. Truly such a kind, sweet guy. She was 42. He was 78. He joked that if it was funnier, he'd get the credit. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. As she told Variety, Chalke isn't opposed to a reunion. He was 85. Donald has been married twice first to Lisa Askey, with whom he had three children, Dade, Kobe and Kaya, but they divorced in 2005 after for four years.