Teen Starlet’s Sudden Death Shocks Broadway

Laurel Griggs, a 13-year-old actress known for numerous Broadway roles, died unexpectedly last Tuesday. Griggs’s grandfather, David Rivlin, confirmed the cause of death on his Facebook page writing, “My beautiful and talented granddaughter, Laurel Griggs, has passed away suddenly from a massive asthma attack.” It was reported by Page Six that Griggs died at her family’s home in New York City, and that she took medication for the condition.

Rivlin also added that Griggs attended the Clinton School, which closed for a half-day on Friday to honor his granddaughter’s life.