'30 Rock' actor Grizz Chapman dies at 52 | The Express Tribune
Chapman also appeared in shows including 'The Blacklist', 'Blue Bloods' and 'The Good Fight'
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- Grizz Chapman, best known for playing Grizz on 30 Rock, has passed away at age 52. Reports surfaced around May 22-24, 2026, with confirmation from his representative and tributes from family and colleagues. [sources: multiple outlets circulating around May 2026, including entertainment coverage and obituaries]
Key details reported:
- Death date: reported as Friday, May 22, 2026, with public notices spreading in the following days. [sources: entertainment press coverage]
- Cause of death: Not immediately disclosed in most initial reports; family members and outlets referenced years-long health issues and dialysis in their remembrances. [sources: memorial notes and tributes]
- Career highlights: Longtime supporting actor on 30 Rock; appeared in 80 episodes across the series; had other TV credits and public appearances related to health advocacy (notably kidney disease awareness). [sources: biographical summaries and retrospectives]
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