Cause of Death Revealed for 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Actor Josh Grisetti

The cause of death for actor Josh Grisetti, known for his role in "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," has been confirmed as a gunshot wound, according to a report from the California’s Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Grisetti died on Friday at the age of 44.

His friend and colleague Rob McClure announced Grisetti's death on Sunday, stating that the entertainer had died by suicide. The autopsy report listed associated injuries as "multiple bilateral temporal calvarial fractures and a brain injury."

Grisetti portrayed Ralph Emerson over eight episodes of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" in 2023. His television work also included appearances on "The Knights of Prosperity," "Nurse Jackie," and "The Good Fight."

Broadway was a significant part of Grisetti's career, with credits in productions such as "Something Rotten!" and "It Shoulda Been You," as well as Off-Broadway performances in "Rent" and "Enter Laughing." His filmography includes "The Namesake," "The Immigrant," and "Revolutionary Road."

Beyond his performing career, Grisetti was an educator. He led the Musical Theatre program at California State University, Fullerton, and had previously taught at Loyola Marymount University and Fullerton College. He also had earlier teaching roles at Southern California schools.

Grisetti, a native of Washington, D.C., received his education at the North Carolina School of the Arts and the Boston Conservatory. He resided in Southern California at the time of his death.

In what was his final Instagram post, Grisetti expressed gratitude to the cast of "Legally Blonde: The Musical," which he was directing in Italy. He alluded to his departure from the production for "personal reasons," sharing that he had "cried on the plane" due to the cast's tribute, calling them "a group of misfits."

Colleagues remembered Grisetti with tributes. Donna Murphy described him as a "beautiful, gifted human & artist." Sierra Boggess, who worked with him on "It Shoulda Been You," called him a "BRILLIANT actor and director and writer." Erika Henningsen, a collaborator on the musical "Diner," stated that Grisetti had changed her life and made her believe in herself, noting his positive impact on many others, including his students.

Grisetti is survived by his wife, Mackenzie, whom he had been married to for six years.

For those in need of support, the confidential 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available in the U.S. by calling or texting 988. Online chat services are also available at 988lifeline.org.