Richard Lloyd, the guitarist and founding member of the influential New York rock band Television, has died at age 75.
His family confirmed that Lloyd died on November 7, 2026, at his home in Chattanooga, Tennessee, following a battle with cholangiocarcinoma, a form of bile duct cancer. He had been diagnosed in March.
Lloyd helped form Television in 1973, becoming an important figure in New York City’s emerging punk rock scene. The band developed a distinctive sound built around the intertwined guitar work of Lloyd and frontman Tom Verlaine.
Television’s 1977 debut album, Marquee Moon, became a landmark recording, influencing generations of punk, post-punk, indie, and alternative rock musicians.
Following the band’s initial breakup in 1978, Lloyd pursued a solo career and collaborated with other artists. He later reunited with Television for its self-titled 1992 album.
Verlaine died in 2023 at age 73.
Lloyd’s musical contributions extended well beyond Television, with his expressive guitar playing and songwriting remaining an important part of rock music history.
His wife, Sheila, was reportedly by his side during his final moments.