{"id":8945,"date":"2026-07-15T19:01:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T19:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/josh-grisettis-family-launches-gofundme-to-cover-memorial-expenses-after-his-death\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T19:01:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T19:01:20","slug":"josh-grisettis-family-launches-gofundme-to-cover-memorial-expenses-after-his-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/josh-grisettis-family-launches-gofundme-to-cover-memorial-expenses-after-his-death\/","title":{"rendered":"Josh Grisetti&#8217;s family launches GoFundMe to cover memorial expenses after his death"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/wp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2F2026%2F07%2F134488504.jpg?quality%3D90%26strip%3Dall\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Josh Grisetti\u2019s family launched a GoFundMe to raise money to cover his memorial expenses after the actor <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/07\/13\/celebrity-news\/josh-grisetti-marvelous-mrs-maisel-actor-dead-by-suicide-at-44\/\">died by suicide last week<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur hearts are profoundly broken by the sudden passing of Josh Grisetti this past Friday at the age of 44,\u201d the crowdfunding platform read.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJosh was a luminous force across Broadway, television, film, and academia, leaving an indelible imprint on the global creative community,\u201d it continued. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe extraordinary outpouring of love from Los Angeles, New York, Virginia, and beyond stands as a moving testament to the depth of his impact.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Josh Grisetti\u2019s family launched a GoFundMe (seen above) to raise money to cover his memorial expenses after his death. <span class=\"credit\">GoFundMe<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>The family said the funds \u201cwill directly cover Josh\u2019s final arrangements, provide essential support for family, and ease the time-sensitive travel logistics of bringing our families together.\u201d (Pictured: Grisetti in 2025.) <span class=\"credit\">joshgrisetti\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>The Broadway star\u2019s loved ones said the funds \u201cwill directly cover Josh\u2019s final arrangements, provide essential support for family, and ease the time-sensitive travel logistics of bringing our families together.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYour generosity allows us to focus entirely on grieving and supporting one another rather than navigating administrative strain,\u201d the GoFundMe read.<\/p>\n<p>Any additional money will be used for the \u201cpurpose of bringing closure and managing immediate end-of-life logistics\u201d and will be donated to the\u00a0Entertainment Community Fund, which supports performers and behind-the-scenes workers in\u00a0performing arts\u00a0and\u00a0entertainment.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Additional money will be used for the \u201cpurpose of bringing closure and managing immediate end-of-life logistics\u201d and will be donated to the\u00a0Entertainment Community Fund. (Pictured: Grisetti in 2025.) <span class=\"credit\">joshgrisetti\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>The Broadway actor\u2019s loved ones said everyone\u2019s \u201cgenerosity\u201d will allow them time to properly grieve and support one another. (Pictured: Grisetti performing in \u201cDon\u2019t Bother, I\u2019m Here\u201d in 2015.) <span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWe are honored to support their mission in Josh\u2019s memory,\u201d Grisetti\u2019s family concluded. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhether through a contribution, a shared memory in the comments, or keeping us in your thoughts, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The GoFundMe has raised more than $30,000 \u2014 including $3,000 from Broadway Cares and $500 from \u201cSnow White\u201d actress Rachel Zegler \u2014 as of this publication<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>The page has raised more than $30,000 so far. (Pictured: Grisetti in \u201cThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.\u201d) <span class=\"credit\">Philipp Antonello\/Amazon Prime<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Actress Rachel Zegler donated $500. (Pictured: Grisetti performing in 2015.) <span class=\"credit\">FilmMagic<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The \u201cMarvelous Mrs. Maisel\u201d actor\u2019s friend and fellow Broadway star Rob McClure shared the devastating news via Instagram.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m 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,\u201d the \u201cGood Fight\u201d actor, also 44, wrote on Instagram alongside a carousel of images of them together.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Grisetti (pictured far left) died by suicide last Friday. He was 44. <span class=\"credit\">\u00a9Amazon\/Courtesy Everett Collection<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Days before Grisetti\u2019s passing, he shared he was leaving the production of \u201cLegally Blonde: The Musical\u201d due to \u201cpersonal reasons.\u201d (Pictured: A selfie of Grisetti.) <span class=\"credit\">joshgrisetti\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cSome of my all-time favorite memories were by this man\u2019s side, playing his brother onstage for years, watching him inspire students while transforming the Musical Theatre program at Cal State Fullerton \u2026 and having the honor of being the Best Man at his wedding.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Days before Grisetti\u2019s passing, he took to Instagram to share he was <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/07\/13\/celebrity-news\/josh-grisetti-left-broadway-show-for-persnal-reasons-days-before-death-by-suicide\/\">leaving the production of \u201cLegally Blonde: The Musical\u201d<\/a> due to \u201cpersonal reasons.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In his\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Daiwl0AlXjS\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">final Instagram post<\/a>, the actor included a photo of the cast holding up his image on a phone and a video of them on stage shouting, \u201cWe love you, Josh!\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>In his\u00a0final Instagram post (as seen above), the actor included a photo of the cast holding up his image on a phone. <span class=\"credit\">joshgrisetti\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Josh is survived by his wife,\u00a0Mackenzie Grisetti (seen above). <span class=\"credit\">joshgrisetti\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWhen 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\u2026 \ud83e\udd79\ud83e\udd79\ud83d\ude2d,\u201d Grisetti captioned the post.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cKnights of Prosperity\u201d alum said he \u201cliterally cried on the plane\u201d over the cast\u2019s \u201clittle gesture\u201d that helped him as his \u201cheart [was] hurting.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLove this group of misfits right back!! \ud83d\ude0d\ud83d\ude0d\ud83d\ude0d,\u201d he wrote. \u201cHappy opening, LEGALLY BLONDE \u2014 @trentinomusicfestival!! I\u2019m so proud of you all. Knock their pink socks off!!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Josh is survived by his wife of six years,\u00a0Mackenzie Grisetti.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>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.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/07\/15\/celebrity-news\/josh-grisettis-family-launches-gofundme-to-cover-memorial-expenses-after-his-death\/\" target=\"_blank\">Source link<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Josh Grisetti\u2019s family launched a GoFundMe to raise money to cover his memorial expenses after<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8946,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8945","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/134488504.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8945","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8945"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8945\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8946"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8945"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8945"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8945"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}