Josh Grisetti Dies: Actor Known For ‘Mrs. Maisel’ And ‘Something Rotten!’ On Broadway Was 44
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- Josh Grisetti died by suicide on Friday at age 44, according to a public statement from his friend and 'Something Rotten!' co-star Rob McClure
- Rob McClure wrote that 'some of my all-time favorite memories were by this man's side, playing his brother onstage for years,' referring to their roles as Nigel and Nick Bottom in Broadway and touring productions of 'Something Rotten!'
- Grisetti appeared on Broadway in 2015 as Marty Kaufman in 'It Shoulda Been You'
- Grisetti is best known on television for his eight-episode arc as Ralph Emerson in season 5 of 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'
- Grisetti starred alongside Donal Logue and Sofia Vergara in ABC's 'The Knights of Prosperity,' which aired nine episodes before being cancelled
- Grisetti's additional TV credits include appearances on 'Nurse Jackie' and 'The Good Fight'
Why it matters: Co-star Rob McClure publicly confirmed Grisetti's death rather than a family member or representative—a pattern that highlights how Broadway casts function as tight surrogate families, with colleagues often becoming the first public voice in moments of grief. Grisetti was 44, mid-career, with credits spanning Broadway, network television, and prestige streaming.
