What Was Craig "muMs" Grant's Cause of Death? What We Know so Far

May 2024 · 3 minute read

Craig "muMs" Grant captivated enthusiasts for years through level and screen up till his premature passing. So, what was his cause of death?

Chris Barilla - Author

In a sad turn of occasions, famed actor and poet Craig "muMs" Grant passed on to the great beyond impulsively at the age of fifty two on March 25, 2021.

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The star, maximum well-known for his roles on HBO's Oz as well as the Starz drama Hightown, has worked as a performer in a variety of capacities for fairly some time. So, what was Craig's cause of death? Here's are the entire details that we know so far.

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What was Craig "muMs" Grant's cause of death?

Per officers at the Ellis Talent Group, who represented Craig, the past due megastar gave up the ghost from natural causes. There were no further specifics equipped past that, and a coroner's document hasn't been released yet.

In the wake of his passing, LAByrinth Theater Company, the crowd that Craig was an integral member of, launched a statement: "The LAByrinth Theater family is deeply saddened to share the news of the unexpected loss of Craig 'muMs' Grant. We'll forever miss our friend, brother, LAB member, Emcee, mentor, poet, actor, spoken-word giant, and fire-breathing teddy bear. muMs' presence, performances, and words inspired a generation.

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"His legacy will continue to exist, from the Bronx and into the beyond. Keep rocking the mic, Schemer!" the post concluded. It was immediately flooded with heartfelt comments and fans paying their respects to the late legend.

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Craig accomplished a lot of big things throughout his prolific career.

A Bronx native, Craig took up slam-poetry around the time he was in high school, quickly gaining notoriety for his prowess behind the mic. Although he always maintained an affinity for live stage performance, Craig quickly transitioned into a bonafide actor as well with plenty of hit roles under his belt.

When it came to television, Craig had appeared on the likes of Chapelle’s Show, The Sopranos, Boston Legal, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Luke Cage. However, his role on HBO's Oz in 2003 will always remain his breakout and defining moment.

At the time of his death, he was working on a recurring role on Starz’s Hightown and even was slated to work with Tyler Perry at the beginning of April 2021 on his BET+ series All the Queen’s Men.

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As for movies, Craig has actually appeared in a few fairly big hits as well. Through credited roles on Side Effects, Birdman, Good Time, and an uncredited role in BlackKkKlansman, Craig undeniably left his mark on the silver screen.

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His representatives at Ellipsis Entertainment Group, Headline Talent Agency, and Ellis Talent Group also penned a joint statement in the wake of his passing, commending his notable career. 

"We are heartbroken over the loss of one of the most authentic, worrying, loving souls we have ever had the excitement of representing," the statement read. "Craig was more than our client, he was our pricey good friend. We all just lost a wonderful guy."

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