Grizz Chapman, beloved for his role on 30 Rock, passed away in his sleep at 52 after battling illness and undergoing dialysis, his family and rep confirmed.
Grizz Chapman has passed away aged 52
May 23, 2026
10:54 am
What's the storyGrizz Chapman, the Hollywood actor best known for his role in the hit NBC sitcom 30 Rock, has passed away at 52.
The news was confirmed by Chapman's longtime representative, Saideh A. Brown, to TMZ on Friday.
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The actor has previously struggled with kidney disease and received a kidney transplant in 2010.
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