Grizz Chapman dead: Actor known for '30 Rock' was 52 - LA Times
Grizz Chapman, known for portraying the mild-mannered bodyguard of Tracy Morgan on the NBC megahit ‘30 Rock,' has died at 52. The actor battled kidney disease for years.
www.latimes.comGrizz Chapman has died at age 52, while sleeping; sources say he had years of health issues, including a kidney transplant in 2010. His breakthrough came from 30 Rock with Tracy Morgan, and he later appeared in several TV roles and projects before his death. Relatives announced the news in late May 2026 and coverage followed. Chapman was famed for portraying Grizz, the bodyguard on 30 Rock alongside Tracy Morgan's character.