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.comChapman passed away at age 52, while sleeping; relatives say he battled hypertension and kidney disease, a 2010 kidney transplant is noted in tributes. He rose to prominence on 30 Rock alongside Tracy Morgan, and he later pursued several screen projects before his death. Relatives shared the news in May 2026 and news outlets reported widely. Chapman was recognizable as Grizz, the bodyguard on 30 Rock alongside Tracy Morgan.