Television co-founder and guitarist Richard Lloyd dies at 75

The Sansasyonel - International (English) · Nov 7, 2026 · 1m

Richard Lloyd, co-founder and guitarist of the punk band Television, passed away at the age of 75. His family confirmed that he died on Saturday morning at his home in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with his wife, Sheila, and his dog, Willie Mays, by his side. His family said the cause of death was cholangiocarcinoma, a type of bile duct cancer. He had been diagnosed with the illness in March 2026. A crowdfunding campaign revealed he had developed tumors in his liver, one of which could not be removed through surgery.

Formed in 1973, Television was one of the pioneering punk acts to perform at CBGB…