Broadway and TV Actor Josh Grisetti Dies at 44
Actor Josh Grisetti, known for his roles in the musical "Something Rotten" and the series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," died on July 10 at age 44.
Josh Grisetti, a 44-year-old actor who performed on Broadway and appeared in Prime Video's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," died on July 10. His death was announced by fellow performer Rob McClure on Instagram.
"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 "beyond heartbroken" and that memorial details would be released later.
Grisetti was known for playing Nigel, one of the Bottom Brothers, in the Tony-nominated musical "Something Rotten," appearing in the production from 2016 to 2017 and on its national tour the following year. His stage credits also included roles in "Beauty and the Beast," "Matilda," "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," "Ragtime," and "SpongeBob SquarePants the Musical."
In television, Grisetti had a recurring role as staff writer Ralph in the final season of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." He also taught musical theatre at California State University, Fullerton. His agent, Rick Ferrari, confirmed the death, describing himself as "absolutely devastated."