Scrubs actor Sam Lloyd has died, aged 56.
His agent confirmed the sad news to Metro.co.uk, simply telling us: ‘A good man is gone’.
His cause of death has yet to be confirmed.
Scrubs co-star Zach Braff led tributes to the late star – who played Ted Buckland on the sitcom.
Taking to Twitter, he wrote: ‘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.
‘He could not have been a kinder man. I will forever cherish the time I had with you, Sammy.’
While show creator Bill Lawrence commented: ‘Thinking a lot about Sam Lloyd today. (Ted),’ he wrote. ‘Truly such a kind, sweet guy. He will be missed by so many.’
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Co-star Robert Maschio penned: ‘Simpler times, happier days, the kindest man I ever met.
‘Easy going Sam, Rest In Peace. #RIPSamLloyd.’
Sam was diagnosed with a brain tumour at the beginning of last year, with his comedy castmates rallying around to raise money for his healthcare.
The latest update shared on the GoFundMe page informed fans that his treatment not as successful as they had hoped.
Close friend and fundraising organiser Tim Hobert explained he endured another health scare in February when he was rushed to hospital with swelling on his brain.
After doctors removed a tumour, there were more complications and he underwent two emergency brain surgeries, days after his initial operation.
Sam was then transferred to ICU at Cedars Sinai hospital in LA, and put on a ‘breathing tube and feeding tube’.
‘Through all of this, Sam has continued to fight and his wife, Vanessa, has never left his side,’ Tim explained. ‘Spending nights sleeping in a chair in the corner of the room.
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‘Now, Sam is preparing for a new fight. A fight that will come with bigger challenges. So please send Sam all of your prayers and positive energy.
‘He continues to read all of your posts and he is overwhelmed by the incredible love that has come his way from around the world.’
Sam enjoyed a 30-year acting career, appearing on the big screen in Robin Williams’ hit Flubber, as well as The Brothers Solomon.
But his biggest role came as lawyer Ted in the medical comedy, alongside Zach, Donald Faison and John McGinley.
He appeared in nearly 100 episodes of the show, and later reprised his part during a cameo in Cougar Town.
His other TV credits included Desperate Housewives, 3rd Rock From The Sun, Seinfeld and Modern Family.
Sam is survived by wife Vanessa, and their one-year-old son Weston.
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