’30 Rock’ Grizz Chapman, Struggled With Health Issues, Needed Another Transplant, Director Says

Grizz Chapmanthe actor best known for his work on “30 Rock,” died yesterday … and now we’re learning a little more about what led to his passing.

Renee GlickerChapman’s manager, told TMZ… that the beloved film and TV actor suffered from various health issues over the past few years… and was “just fighting to stay alive.”

Chapman received a kidney transplant in July 2010…and Renee said he needed another transplant…but given his enormous size – he was 7 feet tall – it was difficult to find a match again.

Its exact cause death it’s not clear… but his manager suspects there are a number of contributing factors.

In addition to his work on the NBC series…Chapman created a series of YouTube videos known as “Grizz Chroniclez” featuring him in a variety of sketches.

The actor has appeared in several other films, music videos and television shows, including “Blue Bloods” and “The Blacklist.”

Chapman is survived by his ex-wife and their two children.

He was 52 years old.

RIP