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.comThe actor Grizz Chapman passed away at age 52, while sleeping; reports say he faced long-standing health problems, including a kidney transplant in 2010. He rose to prominence on 30 Rock alongside Tracy Morgan, and he later pursued several television roles and projects before his death. Relatives announced the news in May 2026 and coverage followed. Grizz Chapman was famed for portraying Grizz, the bodyguard on 30 Rock alongside Tracy Morgan.