Tragedy Strikes: '30 Rock' Star John Lutz Mourns Brother's Sudden Passing

BREAKING NEWS: 30 Rock Star John Lutz's Brother Dies Suddenly, Leaving Behind Devastated Family!

Get ready for a gut-wrenching update, folks! The 30 Rock universe is reeling after news broke that John Lutz's younger brother, Joel, has passed away suddenly at the age of around 50. The heartbroken actor took to social media to share the devastating news, leaving fans and friends stunned.

John Lutz, 52, best known for his hilarious portrayal of J. D. Lutz on NBC's hit sitcom, is "heartbroken" over his brother's unexpected passing on Thursday. Joel left behind a loving wife, Jenni, and their four young children: Ellery and Rhea, both 15, Zoe, 13, and Josiah, 10.

But here's the twist: Joel wasn't just any ordinary guy. As the Executive Director of mosaiXmultiply, an organization dedicated to planting hundreds of multi-cultural churches worldwide, he was a true visionary! His company bio reveals that he and his wife Jenni joined a startup team for a "Christ-centered community" in Frankfurt, Germany, before serving as pastoral advisors in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

In the wake of this tragedy, John Lutz took to social media to share his heartfelt tribute: "My younger brother Joel passed away suddenly this past Thursday. My family and I are heartbroken... He was a funny, compassionate, and loving person. There are so many other things that I want to say about him, but right now I am too devastated to continue typing. I love you Joel."

But John Lutz didn't stop there! He linked to a GoFundMe campaign for Joel's family, which has already generated an astonishing $60,000 in just a short time!

As news of Joel's passing spread, his company website shared a poignant tribute: "Joel was more than our leader - he was a loving husband & father, a visionary, a mentor, a friend, and a faithful follower of Jesus... He created a solid foundation for mXm’s purpose of globally training and mobilizing common people to plant gospel communities where they live that are missional, multicultural and multiplying. His unwavering dedication to the mission and his deep love for people have left a lasting mark on all of us."

In a bid to comfort Joel's loved ones and the mosaiXmultiply community, the tribute concluded: "Please keep his family, friends, and the entire mosaiXmultiply community in your prayers as we navigate this season of sorrow and remembrance."

But what about John Lutz himself? Well, aside from his heart-wrenching loss, he's also got a stellar career to speak of! The actor joined 30 Rock in its fourth season in 2009, playing the lovable but lazy writer J. D. Lutz. He even wrote for Saturday Night Live for seven seasons and joined the writing staff of Late Night with Seth Meyers in 2014.

Now, as we mourn the loss of this incredible individual, let's take a moment to remember Joel's remarkable life and legacy. Rest in peace, dear Joel!