Josh Grisetti’s family launched a GoFundMe to raise money to cover his memorial expenses after the actor died by suicide last week.
“Our hearts are profoundly broken by the sudden passing of Josh Grisetti this past Friday at the age of 44,” the crowdfunding platform read.
“Josh was a luminous force across Broadway, television, film, and academia, leaving an indelible imprint on the global creative community,” it continued.
“The extraordinary outpouring of love from Los Angeles, New York, Virginia, and beyond stands as a moving testament to the depth of his impact.”
The Broadway star’s loved ones said the funds “will directly cover Josh’s final arrangements, provide essential support for family, and ease the time-sensitive travel logistics of bringing our families together.”
“Your generosity allows us to focus entirely on grieving and supporting one another rather than navigating administrative strain,” the GoFundMe read.
Any additional money will be used for the “purpose of bringing closure and managing immediate end-of-life logistics” and will be donated to the Entertainment Community Fund, which supports performers and behind-the-scenes workers in performing arts and entertainment.
“We are honored to support their mission in Josh’s memory,” Grisetti’s family concluded.
“Whether through a contribution, a shared memory in the comments, or keeping us in your thoughts, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
The GoFundMe has raised more than $30,000 — including $3,000 from Broadway Cares and $500 from “Snow White” actress Rachel Zegler — as of this publication
The “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” actor’s friend and fellow Broadway star Rob McClure shared the devastating news via Instagram.
“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,” the “Good Fight” actor, also 44, wrote on Instagram alongside a carousel of images of them together.
“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.”
Days before Grisetti’s passing, he took to Instagram to share he was leaving the production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical” due to “personal reasons.”
In his final Instagram post, the actor included a photo of the cast holding up his image on a phone and a video of them on stage shouting, “We love you, Josh!”
“When you have to leave a production for personal reasons before getting to see the show open, and the cast and team do stuff like this… 🥹🥹😭,” Grisetti captioned the post.
The “Knights of Prosperity” alum said he “literally cried on the plane” over the cast’s “little gesture” that helped him as his “heart [was] hurting.”
“Love this group of misfits right back!! 😍😍😍,” he wrote. “Happy opening, LEGALLY BLONDE — @trentinomusicfestival!! I’m so proud of you all. Knock their pink socks off!!”
Josh is survived by his wife of six years, Mackenzie Grisetti.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.
