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30 Rock Actor Grizz Chapman Dies at 52

5/23/2026

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Grizz Chapman Dies

Grizz Chapman, actor known for “30 Rock,” died at age 52 on May 22, 2026.
His representative Saideh A. Brown confirmed the death to TMZ.
Cousin Donte “Hammer” Harrison said Chapman died in his sleep after illness and dialysis.
Chapman’s wife and two children expressed devastation following his passing.
He had appeared on “Blue Bloods,” “The Blacklist,” “The Good Fight,” and created the YouTube series “Grizz Chroniclez.”

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Chapman Boosts Awareness

After a December 2024 tractor-trailer crash destroyed his Virginia home, Chapman launched a successful online fundraiser.
He was named National Kidney Foundation spokesperson on March 31, 2010 to promote kidney-disease awareness.
He starred in a documentary about his dialysis and 2011 transplant that reached a national audience.
His @grizz30rock Instagram, with over 2,900 followers, posts regular health-education updates that cite his Gilbert, Arizona donor to urge organ donation.

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Grizz Chapman Dies

Grizz Chapman, actor known for “30 Rock,” died at age 52 on May 22, 2026.
His representative Saideh A. Brown confirmed the death to TMZ.
Cousin Donte “Hammer” Harrison said Chapman died in his sleep after illness and dialysis.
Chapman’s wife and two children expressed devastation following his passing.
He had appeared on “Blue Bloods,” “The Blacklist,” “The Good Fight,” and created the YouTube series “Grizz Chroniclez.”

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