# Richard Lloyd Dies at 75

> Television guitarist Richard Lloyd dies after battle with bile duct cancer.
- Title: Richard Lloyd Dies at 75 · NME | Shortify
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- Source: NME — https://nme.com/news/music/tributes-paid-after-death-of-television-guitarist-richard-lloyd-a-seeker-and-finder-and-a-true-inspiration-3975375
- Published: 2026-11-08T08:36:27+00:00
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## Richard Lloyd dies
Television guitarist Richard Lloyd died at 75 after a battle with cholangiocarcinoma.
## Family confirms death
His wife Sheila and dog Willie Mays were with him when he died.
## Band pays tribute
Television shared a statement on social media expressing deep condolences to his family.

> We are so very sad that Richard Lloyd has today passed away at the age of 75.
## Johnny Marr tribute
Johnny Marr called Lloyd a 'seeker and finder and a true inspiration' with and without the guitar.

> R.I.P Richard Lloyd. A seeker and finder and a true inspiration with and without the guitar.
## Lloyd Cole tribute
Lloyd Cole praised Lloyd’s guitar work in Television’s songs.

> RIP Richard Lloyd. I only saw Television once, all those amazing riffs that drive the songs, Richard played them all.
## Key takeaway

Television guitarist Richard Lloyd died at 75 following a battle with cholangiocarcinoma, leaving his wife and son.