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. Zach Braff appears to have hardly aged since his time as John Dorian - aka J.D. Ronald L. Schwary, Oscar-winning producer of Robert Redfords 1980 drama Ordinary People, died on July 2 at age 76, his family announced. Sam Lloyd, best known for his role as downtrodden lawyer Ted Buckland on Scrubs, died on April 30. Additional scans showed that the cancer had spread to his liver, spine and jaw. He had been battling colon cancer but never publicly disclosed his diagnosis. 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. He was 81. She was 77. ", Sam Lloyd played the often sad but always endearing Ted on "Scrubs" for 95 episodes, according to IMDb. 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. Donald also has a son, Shawn, with ex-girlfriend Audrey Ince. He was 86. With limited use of his left side, the actor was put on a breathing tube and feeding tube. A scan revealed a mass on his brain, and he soon underwent surgery, but the tumor was too intertwined to be removed, the website said. He was diagnosed with inoperable brain. She was ready for what was to come, and when she eventually passed away, the musical number that led to the final moments of the episode was beautiful. He died on Dec. 26 from undisclosed causes at age 41. He was 28. He was 56. As it turned out, her son Davey had passed away in an accident. The show told the story of young doctors as they grew up in both their profession and their lives. Donald Faison - aka Chris Turk - was a hit with fans before his Scrubs debut after appearing in Clueless and Remember The Titans. She explained the choice in an interview with The Globe (via Digital Spy), saying, "Their salaries exceed the budget so do their ambitions. 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. (Ted). In the last couple of seasons ofScrubs,Dr. Kelso went from the stereotypical, oftentimes one-dimensional villainous boss of the hospital -despitesome deeper moments and being hilarious - to a mostly likable, funny friend of the rest of the characters. and Turk were pretty excited for the famous steak night, right up until they realized that George would be all alone for the evening, realizing what they had to do. Nikita Pearl Waligwa, the young actress seen in the 2016 Disney film Queen of Katwe, died on Feb. 15, according to the Ugandan newspaper The Daily Monitor. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. As per his IMDb page, Kastl only appeared in one more show after "Scrubs," a TV series called "The Beast." "The overwhelming outpouring of love and sharing your stories about working with or knowing Sam keeps his memory alive and our hearts strong. And, much to her joy, Chalke also got to wear a lot of wigs on the show. They sat and spoke with George and attempted to calm his fears of dying. The legendary fashion designer and entrepreneur died on Dec. 29 at age 98. Though the sitcom was primarily centered around Turk and J.D. He was 56. or redistributed. The actor. Whitman was 92. The actor's agent confirmed to Fox News that he has died. Lloyd was diagnosed with brain cancer last year. (Mitch Haaseth/ABC via Getty Images), In addition to starring as Ted on the long-running series"Scrubs," Lloyd appeared in a handful of shows over the span of his career, including"Cougar Town, Desperate Housewives, Seinfeld, Modern Family, The West Wing and Shameless, as well as movies such asFlubber and Galaxy Quest., JIMMY KIMMEL REVEALS THE 'SADDEST PART' OF HOSTING KOBE BRYANT'S TELEVISED MEMORIAL. Actor and former bodybuilder Mike Mitchell died July 23 from a heart attack in Turkey, a country that had begun offering COVID-19 vaccine booster shots a month . Here's what happened to the cast of "Scrubs. Joseph Vilsmaier, a German director and cinematographer behind the acclaimed 1993 World War II drama Stalingrad" died peacefully at his home in Bavaria on Feb. 11. Market data provided by Factset. He went on to play Courteney Coxs father on Cougar Town, among other roles. He died on Oct. 20 at age 92. Jason Davis, best known as the voice of Mikey Blumberg on Disney Channels Recess, died on Feb. 16. He was 71 years old. Chris Trousdale, a former member of the boy band Dream Street, died on June 2. "Achieving success playing the sassy nurse on 'Scrubs' was the most amazing thing in terms of generating the career that I have," the actress revealed to Shondaland. 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. Tony Award-nominated actor Nick Cordero, 41, died after suffering complications from the coronavirus on July 5. Alvin Ing, the Broadway actor best known for his work in Pacific Overture s and Flower Drum Song, has died. She was 58. The actor tied the knot with CaCee Cobb in a star-studded ceremony in December 2012. Scrubs actor Sam Lloyd has been diagnosed with lung cancer just weeks after his wife gave birth to their first child together. ", Off screen, Faison is still good friends with his "Scrubs" costar Zach Braff. 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. Hey man that beer tasted great.. Werden was a Hollywood publicist for 35 years and the Oscars' publicity lead from 1975 to 1993. Sam Lloyd died in 2020. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. ", Zach Braff tweeted: "Rest In Peace to one of the funniest actors Ive ever had the joy of working with. ", After "Scrubs" ended, Miller continued working with her husband on shows like "Cougar Town" and "Undateable," as per her IMDb page. So amazing, in fact, that she won awards. JD was never particularly close with his father, as we saw when he visited his son for the weekend, something that made J.D. It just feels like he will walk through the door," the statement read. Mr. Morrison died, and the rich patient donated enough money to reopen a wing of the hospital. Oscar-winning Italian composer Ennio Morricone died on July 6 at age 91, his lawyer told the New York Times. Here, 12 years on from the finale, we reveal what became of the rest of the Scrubs cast. He was 56. 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. Actor Sam Lloyd arrives at the "Scrubs: The Farewell Tour" held at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, California on Dec. 13, 2007. She's also appeared in movies such as "More to Love" and "Baking Christmas," according to IMDb. He also played bass guitar in the Butties, a Beatles tribute band. He was 41. He could not have been a kinder man. He was 27. Feb. 20, 2021, 7:29 AM PST. He was 56. Robert Maschio, 56, has done the odd acting gig since - including a spot on Cougar Town like his fellow Scrubs co-stars. 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, 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. 0:02. The actress already had roles in Seinfeld and The Drew Carey Show before she appeared on her husband's sitcom. blaming himself for not helping. He reprised the role briefly in Lawrences other series, Cougar Town., A veteran character actor Lloyd has more than 60 credits to his name across a 30-year career. The sadness from Jill's death does not end there. Dinkins, the first Black mayor of New York City, passed away Nov. 23. Christopher Turk is the best friend of J.D. ", "Our family is devastated. 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. 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 . Nearly. Eddie Large, one-half of the comedy duo Little and Large, died April 2 after contracting coronavirus while hospitalized for heart failure. Diana Rigg, who was best known for her roles as Lady Olenna Tyrell on Game of Thrones and Emma Peel in the 1960s TV series The Avengers, died Sept. 10 at her home in the U.K. following a battle with cancer. Patricia Bosworth, a stage and screen actress who also penned celebrity biographies, died April 2 from complications of the coronavirus. His cause of death was congestive heart failure, his widow told Deadline. He was 56. Vachik Mangassarian, actor. #RIPSamLloyd, Simpler times, happier days, the kindest man I ever met. 90s pop legend looks sensational 31 years after huge hit - do you know who? As he told BBC, Faison doesn't think "Scrubs" is going anywhere anytime soon. He was 78. And, though Lawrence is the boss at work, Miller is in charge at home. and Turk, respectively and a laundry list of funny actors like Sarah Chalke, John C. McGinley, and Neil Flynn appeared as well. J.D and Chris Turk have been keeping busy He was 59. Despite Robert's departure from the limelight, he often shares throwback photos of his Scrubs days on social media and appears to have remained close to the cast. Nick Cordero attending the opening night of "Rock Of Ages" at The Bourbon Room on . She looked into the face of death and chuckled because she wasnt scared. 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. Maschio's a real estate agent. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lawrence and Miller have three children. ", 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. Jeff Grosso, the legendary skateboarder who hosted Vans Loveletters to Skating video series, died March 31 in Costa Mesa, Calif. The Americana singer-songwriter and son of the country artist Steve Earle, known for his 2007 EP "Yuma," died on Aug. 20 at age 38. 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.. Sam Lloyd, an actor best known for portraying lawyer Ted Buckland on "Scrubs," has died, his agent confirmed to Variety. The Seattle-area middle school teacher -- who became infamous in 1997 after raping one of her students, serving a lengthy prison sentence, then marrying the student after her release from prison -- died on July 6 following a battle with cancer. Sam loved his work. The British actress, 21 years younger than Zach, announced their split in August and admitted they wanted to keep it secret to avoid abuse on social media. via Facebook Vachik Mangassarian, a veteran character actor known for his roles on NCIS, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., has died at the age of 78 from COVID-19 complications. Sam Lloyd, an actor best known for portraying lawyer Ted Buckland on Scrubs, has died, his agent said. She was 104. BROADWAY actor Nick Cordero died at the age of 41 on Sunday at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles after a long battle with COVID-19. 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