Sam Lloyd was beloved by his friends, family, and fans as evidenced by the outpouring of messages in the wake of his death in late April 2020. His wife, Vanessa Villalovos, told Variety, "It doesn't feel real. It never will. It just feels like he will walk through the door. The overwhelming outpouring of love and sharing your stories about working with or knowing Sam keeps his memory alive and our hearts strong."
She continued, "Sam loved his work. I want to continue his legacy, and hope to share some of the beautiful songs he was working on for his musical and our son, Weston." Variety reports that Lloyd was "slated to direct a country rock musical" called With Pam and Gil. However, the project was put on hold after he received his lung cancer diagnosis.
Former Scrubs co-star Zach Braff tweeted of the actor's passing, writing, "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 tweeted a tribute with a behind the scenes pic, writing that he was "thinking a lot" about the actor on the day of his death.
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