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 died at age 52, in his repose; relatives say he faced long-standing health problems, a 2010 kidney transplant is noted in tributes. He rose to prominence on 30 Rock starring alongside 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. Grizz Chapman was recognizable as Grizz, the bodyguard on 30 Rock alongside Tracy Morgan.