{"id":689154,"date":"2026-07-13T11:26:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T11:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/689154\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T11:26:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T11:26:12","slug":"broadway-star-and-marvelous-mrs-maisel-actor-josh-grisetti-dies-aged-44","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/689154\/","title":{"rendered":"Broadway star and Marvelous Mrs Maisel actor Josh Grisetti dies aged 44"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\tJosh Grisetti died on Friday, his friends have announced (Picture: Wire Image)<\/p>\n

Broadway actor and television star Josh Grisetti has died at the age of 44, his co-worker and friend Rob McClure has announced.<\/p>\n

The actor took his own life on Friday, and his loss has been described as \u2018cataclysmic\u2019 by those close to him.<\/p>\n

\u2018It is with a shattered heart that I share that the brilliant Josh Grisetti took his own life on Friday. I\u2019m not ready to even attempt to understand,\u2019 McClure said.<\/p>\n

Grisetti is survived by his wife, realtor Mackenzie Perpich Grisetti. <\/p>\n

\u2018Communities around the world will never be the same without him. We love you, Josh. Just a cataclysmic loss,\u2019 McClure added.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tGrisetti made multiple appearances in Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Picture: Amazon)<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tGrisetti (left) worked with McClure (right) on Something Rotten! (Picture: NC1)<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tGrisetti starred in Broadway\u2019s \u2018Something Rotten!\u2019 (Picture: Film Magic)<\/p>\n

Grisetti starred as Nigel Bottom in the Broadway musical Something Rotten! in 2016.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s well-known for his eight-episode stint as Ralph Emerson in season five of The Marvelous Mrs Maisel.<\/p>\n

He also appeared in The Knights of Prosperity alongside Sofia Vergara, Nurse Jackie and The Good Fight.<\/p>\n

Tributes are already flowing in from former co-stars, fellow Broadway actors and friends.<\/p>\n

Samaritans are here to listen, day or night, 365 days a year. You can call them for free on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org or visit samaritans.org for more information.<\/p>\n

Rachel Zegler<\/a> replied to McClure\u2019s post with a red heart. <\/p>\n

Ariana DeBose, who performed in Hamilton, West Side Story and other Broadway productions, wrote: \u2018My sincerest sympathies \ud83d\udc94 sending so much love and care to his nearest and dearest.\u2019<\/p>\n

Tony Award winner Stephanie J. Block wrote: \u2018What a kind and beautiful soul. I am so, so sorry for this great loss.\u2019<\/p>\n

Grisetti began his career in 2008 as part of the cast of Enter Laughing. He first appeared on Broadway in 2011 in Camelot.<\/p>\n

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