Broadway star Laurel Griggs dies at age 13 after suffering "massive asthma attack," family says
Laurel Griggs, a child star who performed on Broadway, has died at just 13 years old, CBS New York reports. Griggs died Tuesday after suffering an asthma attack while with her parents in Manhattan, according to her grandfather David Rivlin.
It’s with heavy heart that I have to share some very sad news. My beautiful and talented granddaughter, Laurel Griggs,...
Posted by David B Rivlin on Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Griggs made her Broadway debut at age 6 — performing alongside Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson — in "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" and then went on to portray "Ivanka" in the Tony Award-winning "Once" for 17 months — the longest-running Ivanka in the Broadway production's history.
"Her career continued with TV and film, such as the animated series "Bubble Guppies" and her multiple appearances on the legendary 'Saturday Night Live.' Our thoughts are with her family and friends during this difficult time," Young Broadway Actor News said.
This beautiful young lady was part of our Once family. Please keep her family in your prayers.
Posted by Once the Musical on Saturday, November 9, 2019
According to the New York Post, first were called to the family's home after the teen began to feel ill while doing her homework. Police officers attempted to revive her using CPR before Griggs was rushed to a local hospital and died hours later.
"I am deeply saddened by the sudden loss of one of my Ivanka sisters," fellow "Once" actress Eliza Holland Madore wrote on social media.
View this post on InstagramI am deeply saddened by the sudden loss of one of my Ivanka sisters. Laurel- you were always smiling and always made other people laugh. I’m so incredibly grateful that I got to know you. You will never be forgotten, and we will never stop loving you. Everybody in the Once Family is going to keep you alive through us. R.I.P. My heart goes to her family. 💔💔💔
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Broadway dimmed its lights in tribute to the 13-year-old Friday. Family, friends, and fellow stage performers gathered in Chelsea on Sunday to remember Laurel's life.
"Laurel was a child that everybody would dream to have," her grandfather told the New York Times. "She was a brilliant girl, could run a role and never forget a line, and I never heard a complaint. I'm going to miss her."
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