Overview
- His death was confirmed by his longtime representative to TMZ, and reports say he died on Friday, May 22, 2026.
- Chapman is survived by his wife, Diana, and two children, and tributes were posted by co-star Kevin Brown and cousin Donte “Hammer” Harrison.
- He had a long public history of kidney disease, including years on dialysis and a kidney transplant in 2010, and later served as a spokesperson for the National Kidney Foundation.
- Chapman became known for playing Grizz on NBC’s 30 Rock across roughly 80 episodes and also produced digital comedy work such as the Grizz Chroniclez while taking occasional TV and film roles.
- No official medical cause has been released and new details from his manager and family about recent health struggles and a reported need for another transplant are being reported as developing and are unverified.