Grizz Chapman, ’30 Rock’ Star, Dies At 52
Actor Grizz Chapman, known for '30 Rock,' died at 52 after a long battle with kidney disease, for which he became a spokesperson.
- On Friday, actor Grizz Chapman, best known for his role on NBC sitcom '30 Rock,' died at age 52, his longtime representative Saideh A. Brown confirmed.
- Following years of fighting illness and dialysis, Chapman passed peacefully in his sleep, according to his cousin, Harlem Globetrotter Donte Harrison.
- He portrayed one of Tracy Jordan's confidants, known as Grizz, alongside fellow actor Kevin Brown, appearing in 80 episodes of '30 Rock.'
- Chapman is survived by his wife and two children, leaving behind a legacy of 'good energy' and positive impact, as his cousin described.
- Beyond his sitcom success, Chapman appeared in shows including 'The Black List' and 'Blue Bloods' and created his own YouTube variety series, 'Grizz Chronicles.
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American actor Grizzwald Chapman, nicknamed Grizz, who became famous for his role as the bodyguard of the main character on the sitcom 30 Rock, died on Friday. He was only 52 years old. The artist's death was confirmed on Facebook by his series colleague and friend Kevin Brown.
R.I.P. 30 Rock's Grizz Chapman
Grizz Chapman has died. Although his career encompassed stints as a bouncer, a music manager, a comic shop owner, and more, Chapman was best known as an actor, jumping to prominence thanks to a single role he lent his own name to: Warren “Grizz” Grizzworld, the gentle giant/entourage member he played across seven seasons of NBC’s 30 Rock. Although he struggled to break out into roles in other projects—including small stints in films like The Cob…
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