'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,' Broadway actor dies
Key Points:
- Broadway actor and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" star Josh Grisetti died by suicide on July 10 at the age of 44, as revealed by his theater co-star Rob McClure.
- Grisetti was known for his roles in TV shows such as "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "The Knights of Prosperity," "The Good Fight," and "Nurse Jackie," as well as films including "The Immigrant" and uncredited appearances in "Men in Black 3" and "Revolutionary Road."
- His extensive theater career included starring roles in Broadway productions like "It Shoulda Been You," "Peter and the Starcatcher," and "Something Rotten!," along with performances in "Rent," "Beauty and the Beast," "Matilda," and "SpongeBob SquarePants."
- Grisetti was also head of the musical theatre Bachelor of Fine Arts program at California State University, Fullerton, where he inspired many students.
- Rob McClure described Grisetti's death as a "cataclysmic loss," expressing deep sorrow and highlighting Grisetti's impact on the theater community and his close personal relationships.