He was 89. He was 54. 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. Beyond his work, McGinley is also keeping busy with his big family. As of this writing, his IMDb page lists 13 directing credits for projects like "Garden State" and "Wish I Was Here," in which he also starred, as well as an episode of the Apple TV hit "Ted Lasso.". Zach Braff and Donald Faison starred as two doctors J.D. Mangassarian was. Since the finale he's moved into directing - with films Wish I Was Here, with Kate Hudson, and 2017s Going in Style, with Morgan Freeman, listed on his impressive CV. He will be missed by so many," showrunner Bill Lawrence tweeted. 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. Lloyds agent confirmed the news of his death. Easy going Sam, Rest In Peace. Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen passed away on Oct. 6 following a long battle with cancer. Caroline Flack, former host of Love Island, died at the age of 40 on Feb. 15. Oscar-winning Italian composer Ennio Morricone died on July 6 at age 91, his lawyer told the New York Times. He will be missed by so many., Thinking a lot about Sam Lloyd today. The actor behind Darth Vader's mask died Nov. 29. The creator of "Starsky & Hutch" and the writer of "Purple Rain" died on Oct. 22 at the age of 83. In January 2019, Lloyd was diagnosed with an inoperable . Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images. His cause of death was not immediately revealed. He was 56. Valnet writer covering TheSportster, TheRichest, ScreenRant, TheTravel & a partridge in a pear tree. McGinley is also stealing the show in the final season of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" as the hilarious Frank O'Sullivan. He was 80. ", Zach Braff tweeted: "Rest In Peace to one of the funniest actors Ive ever had the joy of working with. Since leaving "Scrubs," Schuldt's been working steadily in TV and film, collecting small roles in a variety of projects from "Community" and "2 Broke Girls" to "General Hospital," "Heathers," "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," and "Big Little Lies.". Maggie Griffin, Kathy Griffins mother and co-star of her Bravo reality series Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, died March 17 at age 99. He died on Dec. 26 from undisclosed causes at age 41. Sam Lloyd, best known for his role as downtrodden lawyer Ted Buckland on "Scrubs," has died. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Sam Lloyd, an actor best known for portraying lawyer Ted Buckland on "Scrubs," has died, his agent confirmed to Variety. In one episode, Kelso decides to bump Dr. Cox's patient, Mr. Morrison, off of a drug trial that would likely save his life to make room for a potential donor to the hospital. Other TV hits since have included Jane The Virgin, Fresh Off The Boat and series Claws. For example, her Instagram page is full of snaps of her and Zach Braff, like one picture she posted of them with the caption, "Happy Birthday kind, funny, always there for me, best friend.". He was 77. Market data provided by Factset. She also voices Beth in "Rick and Morty" and Gina in "Paradise PD. Her organs, which shed donated for after her death, were passed on to three different patients, a moment that was initially bittersweet, later turning just bitter. She told TVLine: "It was on the late side, but thank God Charlie is okay.. Vachik Mangassarian, an actor who appeared on "NCIS: Los Angeles," "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." and "Curb Your Enthusiasm," has died. The issue was thatDr.Coxwasntaware of the fact that shed died from rabies, which meant the three individuals in question also died. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Doctors also found that the cancer had spread to his lungs, jaw, liver and brain. Vachik Mangassarian, a character actor who appeared on "NCIS: Los Angeles" and "The Mentalist" has died of Covid-19 complications, according to his manager. Edward Charles Ford, better known as Whitey Ford, was a New York Yankees legend and Hall of Fame baseball player. Judy Reyes was amazing on "Scrubs" as the sassy, nosy nurse Carla Espinosa. The lead singer of The Temptations from 2006-2015 died of COVID-19 on Sept. 6, according to TMZ. His cause of death was congestive heart failure, his widow told Deadline. In January 2019, Lloyd wasdiagnosed with a brain tumorshortlyafter Vanessa gave birth to their first child together --a son named Weston, according to aGoFundMe page for the late actor. Since hanging up his scrubs he's starred in Burn Notice and the TV shows Chicago PD and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 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. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. He was known for futuristic designs like the bubble dress. Tommy DeVito, one of the smooth harmonizing founding members of legendary doo-wop group The Four Seasons, died from complications of the coronavirus. 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. "Our family is devastated. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the celebrated Supreme Court Justice and feminist icon, died due to complications from metastatic pancreas cancer on Sept. 18. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. In a statement provided to PEOPLE, Lloyd's wife Vanessa said the star died peacefully on Thursday night "as a result of complications from lung cancer. Sam Lloyd, an actor best known for portraying lawyer Ted Buckland on Scrubs, has died, his agent said. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. She was 58. 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. A rep for Mangassarian told the Hollywood Reporter he . Sam Lloyd, a longtime television and film actor who appeared in the television shows Scrubs and Desperate Housewives, died on Thursday at the Barlow Respiratory Hospital in Los Angeles. He does ruin this moment by becoming a creepy womanizer mere days after her death, putting this at the bottom of the sadness ranking. The actor also has a successful podcast with his wife, Natalie Zea, called "Passions For Life." The professional wrestler with both WWE and All Elite Wrestling was best known under his ring names Brodie Lee and Luke Harper. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Rahul Vohra, an Indian actor and vlogger whose comedic Facebook and YouTube clips received tens of millions of views, has died from COVID-19 complications after posting a video critiquing India . Cordero's wife Amanda Kloots , who had been chronicling her husband's condition . "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. He was 56. "So I definitely think 'Scrubs' still holds up. The team announced his death on Oct. 8 at the age of 91. As opposed to going on dialysis, she was adamant that she was ready to die and was ready for what came next. Longtime morning television host and five-time Emmy-winner Regis Philbin died July 25 of natural causes. In the dreaded ninth season of the show, Kelso goes back to work after announcing Enid's passing. I will forever cherish the time I had with you, Sammy.". It came in the wake of a heartfelt argument, followed by a moment of real love, withDr.Cox. Sam Lloyd made me crack up and break character every single time we did a scene together. #RIPSamLloyd, Simpler times, happier days, the kindest man I ever met. "Knowing that the scene was open-ended and being on the show as long as we had, they knew that we'd be able to come up with something on the set," Flynn revealed. 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. Patricia Bosworth, a stage and screen actress who also penned celebrity biographies, died April 2 from complications of the coronavirus. His lawyer previously called the accusations a "blatant smear campaign" and Weinberg has since been released from police custody after posting a $5m (4.4m) bond. Longtime TV news anchor Hugh Downs passed away on July 2 at the age of 99. As for a future "Scrubs" project? It doesn't feel real. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The Scrubs crew sadly suffered a heartbreaking loss in 2020 when actor Sam Lloyd, who played Ted Buckland on the sitcom, passed away at then age of 65. He was 41. His first role was in the 1951 film "Pool of London.". Legendary entertainer Carl Reiner, perhaps best known as the creator of The Dick Van Dyke Show," died on June 29. He was 81. Stan Kirsch, one of the stars of the syndicated '90s fantasy drama Highlander: The Series, died on Jan. 11. Since finishing the sitcom, Maschio seems to have stepped back from acting. So amazing, in fact, that she won awards. He was 88. News, was born in 2015. The busy actor starred in the sitcom "The Middle" for nine years and 215 episodes, as per IMDb, and in 2020, he lent his voice to the Man Steel's adopted father in "Superman: Man of Tomorrow. Justice Smith is an up-and-coming actor who brings a high energy to a lot of his roles. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The "I am Woman" singer and feminist icon died Sept. 29. He was 73. Following the diagnosis, doctors found that the cancer in his brain had metastasized from his lungs and spread to his liver, spine and jaw, the page said. "Very early on, we were comfortable altering the dialogue a little bit. Sarah also voiced Beth Smith in the science-fiction series Rick and Morty, and had a recurring role on the third season of Cougar Town. That same year he came under fire when three episodes of Scrubs were removed from Hulu for featuring blackface including scenes where J.D. 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. Mrs. Tanner served as the first major example of Scrubs being more than just a comedy in the series's early episodes and is the third of the three patients mentioned earlier. Michael Tran / FilmMagic/Getty Images file. As she told Variety, Chalke isn't opposed to a reunion. He was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer, which was later revealed to be metastatic lung cancer that had spread throughout his body. View our online Press Pack. When she came back in, it was evident that she wasnt going to survive this time around. She was 74. He was 77. Actor Sam Lloyd who was best known for his role as the wacky lawyer Ted Buckland on "Scrubs," has died. Katherine Johnson, a pioneering mathematician and NASA employee who was pivotal in Americas space race and was portrayed by Taraji P. Henson in the film Hidden Figures, died on Feb. 24. The Tony Award-nominated Broadway actress and singer died on Dec. 23 at age 59 following a battle with ALS. ", No sitcom is complete without a bitter ex-wife, and Christa Miller filled that role perfectly on "Scrubs" as the indifferent Jordan Sullivan the ex of Dr. Perry Cox. The last surviving member of the 1950s singing trio The McGuire Sisters died on Dec. 29 at the age of 89. The episode in which he actually died was a confusing one because most fans didnt actually know hed passed away right up until the moment that we sawDr.Cox and J.D. Longtime music executive Andre Harrell, who founded the hip-hop label Uptown Records and mentored Sean Puff Daddy Combs, died on May 7 at age 59. He sang in the Blanks, an a cappella group that made several appearances on Scrubs as the Worthless Peons. The actress already had roles in Seinfeld and The Drew Carey Show before she appeared on her husband's sitcom. He was 93. By Minyvonne Burke. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. He was 93. Still, when he found out that he died, it was an emotional moment that he struggled with throughout the course of the episode. The realization on Coxs face, as well as the sadness in the eyes of Denise, came out of nowhere and really put fans on the back foot. Best known on Scrubs as 'The Todd', Dr Todd Quinlan may have had a smaller role - but it was one of the funniest. were at his funeral. The "American Idol" finalist and native Texan died Nov. 1. 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. A look at all the stars in movies, TV, music, sports and media we lost this year. The cause was complications of lung cancer, his family said in a statement. It was sad not only for how it affected J.D. It has been 20 years since Scrubs first premiered. He was 56. (Ted). "It makes money for people. A lawyer for the family told BBC that Flack died by suicide. Tony Award-nominated actor Nick Cordero died on July 5 due to complications from coronavirus. 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. I will forever cherish the time I had with you, Sammy., Rest In Peace to one of the funniest actors Ive ever had the joy of working with. Each of the 182 episodes was full of laughter, heart, and, of course, lots of people wearing scrubs. Nick Cordero attending the opening night of "Rock Of Ages" at The Bourbon Room on . He was 81. She died on Oct. 21 at age 101. The actor, who played Vince Fontaine in Grease and also starred on the series 77 Sunset Strip as the teen idol Kookie, died on Jan. 8. The pioneering hip-hop dancer and star of the film Breakin'" died on Dec. 30 at age 65. Cacee and Donald had two children - Rocco and Wilder. Nick Cordero reportedly died on Sunday after a long battle with coronavirus Credit: Getty Images ", Off screen, Faison is still good friends with his "Scrubs" costar Zach Braff. Bill Lawrence, creator of Scrubs, shared a sweet behind-the-scenes photo in remembrance of Lloyd. Lorenzo Brino, a former child star in the family drama 7th Heaven, died in a car accident on March 9, San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department said. Sam Lloyd made me crack up and break character every single time we did a scene together. Harry Hains, an actor and producer who had appeared on American Horror Story: Hotel, The OA, Sneaky Pete and The Surface, died on Jan. 7. He has a Cameo page in which fans can request videos of him doing famous Todd catchphrases. Lyle Waggoner, an actor known for starring on The Carol Burnett Show and the '70s Wonder Woman TV series, died March 17 at age 84. 2 min read. Fandom Apps Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Many would argue that Neil Flynn as Janitor was the best part of "Scrubs." No cause of death was immediately given. "The writers were amazing, they were very gracious, they were so fun to be around. The actor, 48, has continued to succeed on screen and had a cameo role in Pitch Perfect, as well as voicing pilot Hype Fazon in Star Wars Resistance. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 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