Longtime talent agent Tyler Grasham died Friday, Oct. 21, of cancer. He was believed to be 54. Until October 2017, Grasham was a top agent at APA specializing in child actors whose list of 50-some…
Until October 2017, Grasham was a top agent at APA specializing in child actors whose list of 50-some clients included Finn Wolfhard of At the height of the #MeToo movement in October 2017, Grasham was put on leave of absence and then fired by APA amid allegations of sexual abuse and harassment against underage boys including potential clients. The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office subsequently declined to file charges in four cases brought against Grasham.
“Tyler Grasham passed away peacefully due to cancer on Friday, October 21st surrounded by loved ones,” Soloman said in a statement to Deadline. “After taking a sabbatical from the entertainment industry, he completely transformed his life and achieved full sobriety. Tyler had started his very own agency, Encompass, alongside his business partner Chris Solomon. Even throughout his illness, in which he was optimistic he would overcome, his priority and passion was his business and clients.