The Untold Truth Of Sam Lloyd
Sam Lloyd, the actor best known for playing lawyer Ted Buckland on Scrubs, passed away on April 30, 2020, leaving behind quite a legacy as well as a grieving community in Hollywood. Lloyd, known for his deadpan humor and pratfalls, died from "complications of lung cancer," according to The New York Times.
In January 2019, Lloyd was diagnosed with an "inoperable brain tumor and cancer, which eventually spread to his lungs, jaw, liver and spine," per Deadline. The sad diagnosis came just weeks after the actor and his wife, Vanessa Villalovos, welcomed their first child.
In addition to his character on Scrubs, the comedic actor also had memorable roles in some of TV's biggest hits, including Desperate Housewives, Seinfeld, Modern Family, The West Wing, Cougar Town and Malcolm in the Middle, per Variety.
Upon learning about his death, some of Lloyd's friends and family took to social media to express their sadness and pay tribute to the funny man. Zach Braff, who starred with Lloyd in Scrubs, posted a photo of the actor and the following heartfelt message on Instagram: "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... I will forever cherish the time I had with you, Sammy."
Bill Lawrence, the creator of Scrubs, posted a tribute to Lloyd on Twitter, writing, "Truly such a kind, sweet guy. He will be missed by so many."
Sam Lloyd was an incredible musician
Sam Lloyd, the prolific actor who played 'Ted' on the hit show Scrubs, passed away in late April 2020. And while many people knew about his incredible comedic timing and ability to make people laugh, it wasn't well known how gifted a musician he was.
The New York Times reports that Lloyd sang in an a cappella group called The Blanks, which shouldn't surprise fans of Scrubs who saw his group famously perform "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" on the sitcom as The Worthless Peons. Lloyd also played bass guitar in The Butties, a Beatles tribute band.
According to Variety, the actor was "slated to direct a country rock musical, With Pam and Gil," but it was ultimately put on pause after his diagnosis in January 2019.
"It doesn't feel real. It never will. It just feels like he will walk through the door," his wife, Vanessa Villalovos, told Variety. "The overwhelming outpouring of love and sharing your stories about working with or knowing Sam keeps his memory alive and our hearts strong. Sam loved his work. 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."