Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleActor Grizz Chapman, best known for his role in the NBC sitcom 30 Rock, has died at the age of 52. His representative, Saideh A Brown, announced his passing on Friday, 22 May, although an official cause of death was not immediately provided. Chapman's cousin stated he had been "fighting illness" for years, and the Associated Press previously reported he underwent a kidney transplant in 2010 due to kidney disease stemming from untreated hypertension. In 30 Rock, Chapman appeared in 80 episodes between 2006 and 2012, playing Grizz, the childhood friend and assistant to Tracy Morgan's character, Tracy Jordan. Fans and colleagues have paid tribute to Chapman on social media, commending his comedic timing and warm personality, with TV director Patrick Cotnoir describing him as a "nice, warm man who loved comedy". In fullGrizz Chapman death: 30 Rock actor dies, aged 52Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Grizz Chapman, who starred as Warren “Grizz” Griswold on the classic NBC sitcom "30 Rock," has died.

Grizz Chapman, the actor best known for his work on the classic sitcom "30 Rock," has died. His cousin has claimed on social media that Chapman died in his sleep after years of…

Fan favourite star appeared in 80 episodes of hit NBC sitcom

Grizz Chapman, the '30 Rock' actor, died at 52.