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 died at age 52, in his repose; reports say he faced long-standing health problems, including a kidney transplant in 2010. His breakthrough came from 30 Rock alongside Tracy Morgan, and he later appeared in several TV roles and projects before his death. The news was shared by relatives in late May 2026 and coverage followed. Chapman was best known for playing Grizz on 30 Rock alongside Tracy Morgan's character.