Broadway actor Josh Grisetti, known for 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel', dies at 44
Josh Grisetti, a 44-year-old Broadway performer who appeared in several television series and taught musical theatre, died by suicide on July 10, according to his co-star.
Broadway actor Josh Grisetti, 44, died by suicide on Friday, July 10, his co-star Rob McClure announced in an Instagram post on Sunday. McClure, who served as best man at Grisetti's wedding, expressed his condolences to the actor's wife and family.
Grisetti was known for playing Ralph, a comedy staff writer, in season five of the Amazon series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," appearing in eight episodes. His television credits also included roles on "The Knights of Prosperity," "The Good Fight" and "Nurse Jackie," as well as parts in films such as "The Immigrant" and uncredited appearances in "Men in Black 3" and "Revolutionary Road."
On stage, Grisetti performed in Broadway productions including "It Shoulda Been You," "Peter and the Starcatcher" and the world premiere of "Something Rotten!" His earlier theatre work featured roles in "Camelot," "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," "Rent" and "Beauty and the Beast," among others. He also headed the musical theatre BFA program at California State University, Fullerton.
"It is with a shattered heart that I share that the brilliant Josh Grisetti took his own life on Friday," McClure wrote, adding that he was "not ready to even attempt to understand" and that his loss was felt by the broader community.
USA TODAY contacted Grisetti's representatives for comment but did not receive a response.