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Sam Lloyd (Scrubs) diagnosed with lung and inoperable brain cancer [Update: Dead at 56]

Old 02-05-19, 11:20 PM
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Sam Lloyd (Scrubs) diagnosed with lung and inoperable brain cancer [Update: Dead at 56]

https://ew.com/tv/2019/02/05/scrubs-...gnosed-cancer/


Actor Sam Lloyd, known for playing hangdog lawyer Ted Buckland on NBC’s Scrubs, has been diagnosed with cancer.

According to a GoFundMe campaign page, doctors diagnosed Lloyd, 55, with inoperable cancer in January after discovering a brain tumor that had metastasized from his lungs. The news came just weeks after Lloyd and his wife, Vanessa, welcomed their first child.

The GoFundMe campaign was launched by Scrubs producer Tom Hobert and his wife. Other members of the Scrubs cast and crew, including creator Bill Lawrence and stars Zach Braff and Kate Micucci, have tweeted their support for Lloyd, encouraging others to donate.

The campaign has raised more than $40,000 in one day, with a posted goal of $100,000.

Lloyd has been a steady presence on screen for three decades, appearing in such movies and TV shows as Galaxy Quest, The West Wing, and Modern Family. He is also known for his musical work; his a cappella group the Blanks appeared several times on Scrubs, and he is a member of a Beatles tribute band called the Butties. According to the GoFundMe page, he has also been working on a stage musical for a decade.
Here's Bill Lawrence's tweet about Sam's grim situation


By all accounts, 2019 was off to a roaring start for our dear friend, Sam Lloyd. He and his wife, Vanessa, had recently welcomed their first child, a beautiful baby boy named Weston to the world. The musical that Sam had been working on for over a decade had just been accepted into a prestigious theatre accelerator program. There was so much to be grateful for…

Midway through January, Sam began to experience headaches and he had lost 10 pounds. He figured the headaches were caused by the lack of sleep that came along with his new role as Daddy, and the weight loss seemed like it could easily be the byproduct of a busy schedule – Sam had spent the better part of 2018 going back and forth to Vermont to care for his ailing mother, Marianna. He helped her make the move to assisted living and he cleaned out the family home of 50+ years – no small task, indeed.

On Thursday, January 17th, as his headaches grew stronger, Sam decided to go to the doctor. The doctor thought the pain might be sinus-related so he ordered a CT Scan. The scan revealed a mass on Sam’s brain. Within a day, he was in brain surgery. Unfortunately the tumor was too intertwined so the surgeons couldn’t remove it. By Sunday, Sam and Vanessa were 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.

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?”

Sam is, simply put, a sweet, kind, and generous soul. Through his music and acting, and most of all his friendship, he has blessed all of our lives immeasurably. Throughout his wonderful life, including his more than 30 years in Los Angeles, Sam has perfected the fine art of friendship. So many of those friends have reached out, wanting to know how they can help support him and his family during this difficult time.

As Sam and Vanessa face the challenges ahead, they will both have to put working on hold. There will be a range of medical, childcare, and other expenses. We are asking for your help so our dear Sammy can use the time ahead to GET HEALTHY, spend time with his wife, his new son, and his wonderful friends – and to borrow the title of the new song Sam wrote for his show... “Make Music Along The Way.”

Every prayer, every positive thought, every dollar, and every gesture of support is greatly appreciated.

The guy isn't a multi-millionaire, he's a working actor. And the treatment he needs will likely put him and his family in crippling debt. I get that he really needs the help. It's cool that his co-stars have offered to help.
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re: Sam Lloyd (Scrubs) diagnosed with lung and inoperable brain cancer [Update: Dead at 56]

I didn't watch Scrubs, but recognize him from Seinfeld.

"I call her... Elaine."

"Interesting..."

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Lung AND brain cancer?

Absolutely I would deep throat my Beretta 9M.
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Sort of a one joke character (at the start) that really developed into a great comic contribution to Scrubs.

Here's a great compilation of Ted's acapella group. IT IS REALLY WORTH WATCHING

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He was great on Scrubs. Sorry to hear about this.
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horrible diagnosis
worse prognosis

this makes me very sad.
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Crap!

RIP. He was a funny guy.
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Re: Sam Lloyd (Scrubs) diagnosed with lung and inoperable brain cancer [Update: Dead at 56]

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I didn't watch Scrubs, but recognize him from Seinfeld.

"I call her... Elaine."

"Interesting..."

great ep. and knowing he made the "Elaine" mannequin was awesome. he was so good on Scrubs. RIP.
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Well that's a bummer.

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