Chapman passed away at age 52, while sleeping; relatives say he faced long-standing health problems, a 2010 kidney transplant is noted in tributes. He rose to prominence on 30 Rock with Tracy Morgan, and he later pursued several television roles and projects before his death. The news was shared by relatives in late May 2026 and news outlets reported widely. Grizz Chapman was recognizable as Grizz, the bodyguard on 30 Rock alongside Tracy Morgan.
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news.ycombinator.comHe starred as a bodyguard for Tracy Morgan's character on the series.
www.thestar.com.myGrizz 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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