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Check out Zach Braff’s “I’m Alive” Facebook video, where he says, “I’m here at Scrubs shooting the new Scrubs title sequence which is a little bit like dying, so I guess that was semi-accurate. Also, I would never off myself with pills. If I had to do it, I would do it the way that everyone else would do it—by hitting myself with pots and pans.”

Donald Faison provides some additional comic relief by singing an R&B rendition of “Wind Beneath My Wings,” which is what Zach Braff requested to be sung at his funeral.

The fake CNN.com page displayed the headline “Beloved Scrubs actor found dead in his home.”

An ABC spokesperson confirmed that Zach Braff is not dead.

The Zach Braff is dead CNN page located at: http://www.chrisbox.com/c/dump/p/braff.html relayed that Braff had died of suicide:

A long loved comedian has taken his own life.

Zach Braff is most known for his role as “JD” in the television series “Scrubs”, and his award winning role in the movie “Garden State”.

Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence tells EW.com, “It’ll be a lot like Paper Chase as a comedy. It’s going to be a different show. It’ll still be life-and-death stakes, but if the show is just Scrubs again in the hospital with a different person’s voiceover, it would be a disaster and people would be mad.”

So, yeah, taking Scrubs in a new direction is obviously the way to go, but as a die-hard fan, I’m not entirely sold on the show’s return. I loved the way they wrapped things up in the season finale and I’m not sure I want to revisit the series, even if Zach Braff and Sarah Chalke are signed on to appear in a handful of episodes.

Then again, both Bill Lawrence and Zach Braff have commented that since ABC wants to continue Scrubs, it’s keeping people in their jobs – who am I to take that away? And maybe Scrubs will retain some of its original fans as well as tap into a new crowd of faithful viewers.

And while Scrubs will mainly take place in a medical school, there will be some visits to Sacred Heart, where we’ll see the guest starring turns of Braff, Chalke, Judy Reyes and Ken Jenkins, who have all agreed to return part-time.

Bill Lawrence explained, “Med students in their first three years have to spend anywhere from 10 to 50 percent of their time at a hospital. And that’s when you’ll see some of the [original cast members]. Continuity-wise, Sacred Heart will still exist with those people still working there.”

Lawrence also teases that ABC “is really after us to hire a big name… So one of them [med students] will be fairly famous.”

Hmmmm… any guesses?

Donald Faison, John C. McGinley and Neil Flynn will also return for season 9. No word yet on which new characters will join the cast or if the format of Scrubs will change.

Judy Reyes has not yet been confirmed for the upcoming season.

Other ABC renewal news includes second seasons for Castle and Better Off Ted.

I have no doubt there’s still life left in Scrubs, but I had made peace with the series ending and was more than thrilled with the finale. Why not end on a high note, right?

With Zach Braff and Sarah Chalke signed on for six episodes, the show can make a transition to a still as-yet-to-be-determined storyline, most likely involving the interns that were introduced this season.

Donald Faison, John C. McGinley and Neil Flynn have also signed deals to continue as regulars – if their pilots don’t get picked up. So it’s not a done deal for any of them if they move forward with their pilots – Faison and Flynn co-star in “The Law” and “The Middle,” respectively, while McGinley will be on CBS’ drama pilot “Back.”

No word on whether Judy Reyes will return either.

Would you watch a 9th season of Scrubs?

Things are still up in the air about whether Scrubs TV show is officially over… or if it will live on for a ninth season on ABC. The storyline for J.D. (Zach Braff), at least, will wrap up in a 2-hour finale tonight.

If Scrubs does get renewed for another season, it’s rumored that some of the original cast may return on a part-time (or maybe full-time, for some) basis, but most of the stories will be about the up-and-coming interns that have been featured this season.

Uh… does this seem like a bad idea to anyone else? Can’t Scrubs just wrap up business this season and have a proper series finale?

Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence is involved in the renewal talks and discussions with the cast, but nothing has been nailed down yet.

The new interns were introduced this season on Scrubs as a possible way to extend the life of the series with a new crop of doctors, and the possible new deal would find ways to bring original cast members back in recurring roles.

Zach Braff had already said this would be his last season and Donald Faison, John C. McGinley and Neil Flynn, are already signed on for pilots.

Do you think Scrubs can live on for another season?

Other ABC season finale dates include:

Grey’s Anatomy – May 14

Desperate Housewives – May 17

Dancing With the Stars – May 19

Private Practice – April 30

According to Jim (series finale) – May 5

Scrubs (series finale) – May 6

Ugly Betty – May 21

“The Law” will feature Donald Faison and Cedric the Entertainer as reserve LAPD officers. No other plot details have been revealed.