Josh Grisetti, popular theater actor who worked in the Broadway circuit and also taught theater at Fullerton College in California, passed away on Friday, July 10.
His death was revealed by his Rob McClure, his co-star in “Something Rotten!” on Instagram. McClure confirmed that the actor and professor committed suicide. However, as of now, officials have not confirmed Grisetti’s cause of death.
“It is with a shattered heart that I share that the brilliant Josh Grisetti took his own life on Friday,” McClure wrote. “I’m not ready to even attempt to understand. My heart is with his wife and family as they try to deal with the reality of this.”
As of now, no statement has come from Josh Grisseti’s wife, Mackenzie Grisseti, or on his social media account regarding his passing.
“Some of my all-time favorite memories were by this man’s side, playing his brother onstage for years, watching him inspire students while transforming the Musical Theatre program at Cal State Fullerton …and having the honor of being the Best Man at his wedding,” McClure continued in his post.
The post also contained a collage of photos of Rob McClure and Josh Grisetti.
This story is being updated.