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. All rights reserved. Adam Schlesinger, the lead singer-songwriter of the rock band Fountains of Wayne and a music producer and composer on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, died on April 1 due to complications from the coronavirus. Devastating. His right leg was amputated before he died, and he was put into a medically induced coma. His deadpan comedy and pratfalls were Mr. Lloyds craft, his wife, Vanessa Villalovos, said, but the man she knew was just a tender, genuine soul.. Doctors alsofound that the cancerhad metastasized from his lungs and spread to his spine, jaw and liver, per the page, which was created by "Scrubs" executive producer Tim Hobert. I will forever cherish the time I had with you, Sammy. Ellis Marsalis Jr., New Orleans jazz legend and father of Wynton and Branford Marsalis, died from COVID-19 complications on April 1. "Don't believe that Covid only claims the elderly and infirm.". 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. Grant Imahara, the engineer and roboticist who helped test some of the worlds most famous rumors on the iconic Discovery Channel series Mythbusters, died on July 13 at the age of 49. The son of two aspiring actors, Mr. Lloyd spent his life in theater and in music, said his sister Laurel Lloyd. Bobby Brown Jr., son of Bobby Brown and Kim Ward, died in Encino, Calif. on Nov. 19. Samuel Lloyd Jr. was born on Nov. 12, 1963, in Springfield, Vt., to Marianna McGuffin and Samuel Lloyd Sr. He sang in a cappella group The Blanks which made several appearances on Scrubs as The Worthless Peons and played bass guitar in The Butties, a Beatles tribute band. Actor Zach Braff, a close friend of Cordero, paid tribute on Twitter. He was 89. Mr. Lloyds sister said the actor had had an innate sense of humor that he honed over time. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images). "Rest In Peace to one of the funniest actors Ive ever had the joy of working with. His cause of death was congestive heart failure, his widow told Deadline. She was 25. Lloyd played attorney Ted Buckland in 95 episodes of Scrubs during its longtime run on NBC and ABC. "I feel ill. Vachik Mangassarian, actor. Now, she's going down in history for her role in the fight against COVID-19. Flu and COVID combo shots won't be ready this year, FDA official says, White House pushing Congress to pass funding to combat pandemic-related fraud, FBI chief says agency feels pandemic likely started with Chinese lab leak. ", "I feel like healing is coming," she said. She was 69. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 'Scrubs' actor Sam Lloyd dies at 56 He was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and cancer in 2019. He was 62. He was 93. He was 85. His cause of death was not immediately revealed. The lead singer of The Temptations from 2006-2015 died of COVID-19 on Sept. 6, according to TMZ. Sam Lloyd is seen here as lawyer Ted Buckland on the sitcom 'Scrubs.' F.X. T elevision actor Vachik Mangassarian died in January 2022 at the age of 78 from . In addition to his wife and his sister Laurel, Mr. Lloyd is survived by his son, Weston; his stepmother, Barbara Lloyd; his sisters Robin Lloyd and Sandy Yaple; and his uncle, the actor Christopher Lloyd. Raphael Coleman, who starred as Eric in the 2005 Emma Thompson movie Nanny McPhee" and went on to devote himself to environmental activism, died suddenly on Feb. 7 at the age of 25. Quinn, Medicine Woman and star of Being John Malkovich, died the night of Feb. 7 at age 91 after he was struck and killed by a car in Los Angeles. Former "Glee" star Naya Rivera was found dead on July 13 after going missing the week prior while out on a boat with her son in Ventura County, Calif. She was 33. Sam Lloyd, best known for his role as downtrodden lawyer Ted Buckland on Scrubs, died on April 30. 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. The drummer and lyricist for the 70s and 80s Canadian rock band Rush, died on Jan. 7, according to the bands Twitter account. Mr. Lloyd was told that the cancer in his brain had metastasized from his lungs. Mangassarian's manager Valerie . He was 70. He was 88. He was 81. 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. The actor's agent confirmed to Fox News that he has died. He was 34. ", Priscilla Presley tweeted: "I'm so shocked to see the news today that Nick has passed. Brian Howe, the lead singer for the British rock supergroup Bad Company and a former vocalist for Ted Nugent, died on May 6. He will be missed by so many. He will be missed by so many., Thinking a lot about Sam Lloyd today. His death became more widely known in June.. COVID Data Tracker's Wastewater Surveillance tab tracks levels, changes, and detections of SARS-CoV-2* viral RNA in wastewater at over 1,200 testing sites across the country. Oscar-winning Italian composer Ennio Morricone died on July 6 at age 91, his lawyer told the New York Times. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. He will be missed by so many," showrunner Bill Lawrence tweeted. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, the question becomes why risk at all potentially spreading dangerous pathogens such as coronavirus by wearing scrubs in public to and from the hospital. Lloyd was diagnosed with a brain tumor in January 2019 shorty after welcoming his son, according to a GoFundMe campaign set up by Scrubs producer Tom Hobert. He was 77. Veteran character actor Orson Bean, a regular on shows like To Tell the Truth and Dr. He was 88. This NBA All-Star and former contestant on Survivor died on Aug. 29 at age 53. Rest In Peace, Nick. In January 2019, the veteran actor was diagnosed with . He was 86. "The Exorcist" star Max von Sydow died on March 8 at the age of 90. John Lewis, the civil rights icon who played a key role in some of the most important battles of the era, died on July 17 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 77. My darling husband passed away this morning. 9 Texas smother No. Legal Statement. Ed, the brother of Bill Murray, inspired the hit film "Caddyshack" by introducing his family to the game of golf. Alvin Ing, the Broadway actor best known for his work in Pacific Overture s and Flower Drum Song, has died. pic.twitter.com/JRzlLKhqHB, Scrubs star Zach Braff paid respects as well, tweeting, Rest In Peace to one of the funniest actors Ive ever had the joy of working with. He died on Oct. 20 at age 92. He also played bass guitar in theBeatles tribute band The Butties. According for a GoFundMe set up for the late actor, Lloyd was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor last year. He was 93. Lloyd was diagnosed with brain cancer last year. He was 93. 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., Also Read: Matty Simmons, Producer of 'Animal House' and 'Vacation' Who Co-Founded National Lampoon, Dies at 93, Lloyd appeared in 95 episodes during the long-running medical comedys run on NBC and ABC. Bill Withers, the singer of classics like Lean On Me and Aint No Sunshine, died on March 30 at the age of 81. He was 74. IE 11 is not supported. ", Fox News' Sasha Savitsky contributed to this report. SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE DAILY NEWSLETTER, FIRST TAKE, Alex Trebek, Chadwick Boseman, Naya Rivera (Getty Images), Matty Simmons, Producer of 'Animal House' and 'Vacation' Who Co-Founded National Lampoon, Dies at 93. Nick Cordero, a Broadway and TV actor who spent months in intensive care after suffering complications from coronavirus, has died aged 41. While in hospital he suffered sepsis infections and mini-strokes and had his right leg amputated. Vanessa Lloyd, Sams wife, released a statement saying, Sam passed away peacefully at 10:30 on April 30, 2020 as a result of complications from lung cancer. Paula Kelly, an Emmy-nominated actress known for TV series like Night Court and films like Sweet Charity and The Andromeda Strain, died on Feb. 8 in Whittier, California. The virus may remain viable for hours to days on surfaces, including clothing. Jeff Grosso, the legendary skateboarder who hosted Vans Loveletters to Skating video series, died March 31 in Costa Mesa, Calif. Correction: Lindsay was first in the U.S. to receive the vaccine outside of a clinical trial after the FDA granted emergency use authorization; the story and headline have been updated. The actor's agent confirmed to Fox News that he has died. 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. Market data provided by Factset. Such harassment is regrettable. He will be missed by so many. He was 77. 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. He was 89. Robert Conrad, who was the star of the '60s TV series Wild Wild West, died from heart failure on Feb. 8 at the age of 84. Following news of his passing, tributes poured in from the "Scrubs" family. Legendary NFL coach Don Shula passed away on May 4 at the age of 90. The pioneering hip-hop dancer and star of the film Breakin'" died on Dec. 30 at age 65. Decades ago, in many hospitals across the U.S. the original policy regarding the wearing of scrubs was that the clothing was not allowed uncovered outside the hospital grounds, and was to be cleaned by hospital laundry departments. 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. Kloots remembered her husband as "a bright light" who was "was everyone's friend". It just feels like he will walk through the door," the statement read. Honor Blackman, the British actress best known for her roles in "Goldfinger" and The Avengers series, died at the age of 94, her family announced on April 6. 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. "Lord of the Rings" star Ian Holm passed away on June 19. (Ted). Along with his role in Scrubs, Lloyd was a regular fixture is many popular television shows, including Desperate Housewives and The West Wing..