'30 Rock' Actor Was 52
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Actor Grizz Chapman, known for his role as a bodyguard on NBC’s comedy series "30 Rock," died at the age of 52 after battling illness and undergoing dialysis.
- Kevin Brown, Chapman's co-star on "30 Rock," announced his passing on Facebook, while Harlem Globetrotter Donte “Hammer” Harrison, Chapman's cousin, shared that he died peacefully in his sleep on May 22, 2026.
- Chapman was close friends with Tracy Morgan, having met him while working as a bouncer before their time on "30 Rock," and he also appeared on HGTV’s "Hidden Potential" alongside Brown.
- After a kidney transplant, Chapman became a spokesperson for the National Kidney Foundation, raising awareness about kidney health.
- He is survived by his wife and two children, with family and friends remembering him for his strength, dignity, and positive impact.