Scrubs actor Sam Lloyd dead at 56 after battling an inoperable brain tumor ...as Zach Braff leads tributes

Scrubs actor Sam Lloyd has died at age 56.

The show's creator Bill Lawrence confirmed the news on Friday via Twitter, saying: "Thinking a lot about Sam Lloyd today. (Ted). Truly such a kind, sweet guy. He will be missed by so many." 

Known for playing lawyer Ted Buckland in 95 episodes of the show, Lloyd - who is the nephew of Back to the Future star Christopher Lloyd - had been battling an inoperable brain tumor since last year

RIP: Scrubs actor Sam Lloyd  - pictured above in 2006 - has died at age 56.

Scrubs producer Tom Hobert and his wife previously launched GoFundMe to help with his health struggles. 

Star of the show Zach Braff also lead tributes on Friday, saying: "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."

Braff added: "He could not have been a kinder man. I will forever cherish the time I had with you, Sammy."

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Friends: The pair worked together on 95 episodes of the hit show 

Lloyd was diagnosed with inoperable cancer in January 2019, only weeks after he and his wife Vanessa had welcomed their first child, Weston.

The actor had begun to have headaches which he first put down to caring for his newborn. But after losing 10lbs and with the headaches persisting, he decided to go to a doctor and get a CT scan. 

The scan revealed a mass on his brain and within a day was taken in to have brain surgery.

Unfortunately the tumor was too intertwined so the surgeons couldn’t remove it.

Remembering: Pictured above is Lloyd attending the Scrubs: The Farewell Tour held at the Paley Center on December 13, 2007 in Beverly Hills California

Lloyd and his wife were then informed that the cancer in his brain had metastasized from his lungs. Further scans showed the cancer was also in his liver, spine, and jaw. 

His GoFundMe page raised over $150,000 towards the actor's medical bills. 

Hoberts said on the fundraiser: "In the face of this devastating news, Sam and Vanessa have been incredibly strong and positive. Humor and laughter, which have been a huge part of Sam's life, will undoubtedly help him with what lies ahead.

"Just hours after being diagnosed, Sam was cheering on his beloved New England Patriots in his hospital room. When the nurse asked him to 'cheer quieter,' Sam politely nodded. When the nurse left the room, Sam turned to Vanessa and his friends and said, 'What are they gonna do? Kill me?'"

Joy: The actor was also an accomplished singer, and played with his acapella band The Blanks

Aside from acting, Lloyd was an accomplished singer with the acappella group The Blanks. His co-star Braff proudly shared a video of the band on his Twitter page on Friday following the news of his death. 

He crossed paths a few times with his famous uncle, actor Christopher Lloyd, both guesting on Malcolm in the Middle and The West Wing.  

Lloyd also enjoyed parts on Cougar Town, Desperate Housewives, and the character Ricky on Seinfeld. 

He is survived by his wife Vanessa and their son Weston.