Chapman has died at age 52, while sleeping; relatives say he faced long-standing health problems, including a kidney transplant in 2010. His breakthrough came from 30 Rock starring alongside Tracy Morgan, and he later pursued several screen projects before his death. Relatives announced the news in late May 2026 and news outlets reported widely. Chapman was recognizable as Grizz, the bodyguard on 30 Rock alongside Tracy Morgan's character.
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news.ycombinator.comHe starred as a bodyguard for Tracy Morgan's character on the series.
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www.imdb.comGrizz 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.
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