# Richard Lloyd Dies at 75

> Television guitarist Richard Lloyd, known for fiery style, dies at 75 from bile duct cancer.
- Title: Richard Lloyd Dies at 75 · Variety | Shortify
- Summary: Television guitarist Richard Lloyd, known for fiery style, dies at 75 from bile duct cancer.
- Keywords: richard lloyd, television, bile duct cancer, guitarist, new york city, music, Variety
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/music/news/richard-lloyd-dead-television-guitarist-1236942055
- Author: Jem Aswad
- Published: 2026-11-07T18:06:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: richard lloyd, television, bile duct cancer, 75, guitarist, new york city, music, entertainment, business
## Richard Lloyd
Richard Lloyd, Television’s fiery and fluent guitarist, died at 75 from bile duct cancer.
## Television’s Sound
Television’s sound was anything but punk, driven by Lloyd and Tom Verlaine’s intricate soloing and unusual song structures.
## Influence
The band’s 1977 album 'Marquee Moon' influenced future alternative rockers like R.E.M. and Sonic Youth.
## Key takeaway

Richard Lloyd, Television's guitarist, died at 75 from bile duct cancer.