Scrubs actor Sam Lloyd dies aged 56 after brain cancer battle as co-star Zach Braff pays tribute

Tributes have poured in for Scrubs actor Sam Lloyd, who has died at the age of 56.

Lloyd, who played the lovable but bumbling lawyer Ted on the popular medical comedy, was diagnosed with a brain tumour and lung cancer last year.

His diagnosis came shortly after his wife Vanessa had given birth to the couple’s first child, a son named Weston.

His representative confirmed his death to the PA news agency.

Zach Braff, his Scrubs co-star, has paid tribute to his Lloyd, saying “he could not have been a kinder man”.

Braff, who played John “JD” Dorian on Scrubs, tweeted: “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.”

Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence also paid tribute on Twitter.

He said: “Thinking a lot about Sam Lloyd today. (Ted). Truly such a kind, sweet guy. He will be missed by so many.”

As well as Scrubs, Lloyd, was also known for his work on sitcom Cougar Town.

Throughout his time on Scrubs, Lloyd, an accomplished musician, appeared with his real-life band The Blanks, an a cappella group, to perform a variety of covers.

In the show they appeared under various names, including Ted’s Band and The Worthless Peons.

Additional reporting by Press Association.