Mary Kate Golding, the set decorator known for her work on hit television series such as The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Goosebumps, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith, has died at the age of 34. She was fatally stabbed in her New York City apartment in what police are investigating as a suspected murder-suicide.
Police Response and Discovery
According to the New York Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call reporting an assault at Golding's residence in Astoria, Queens, shortly after midnight on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Upon arrival, they found Golding with a stab wound to her back. Emergency medical services pronounced her dead at the scene.
The NYPD stated: 'On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at approximately 0024 hours, police responded to a 911 call of an assault inside of 18-64 41 Street, within the confines of the 114 Precinct. Upon arrival, officers observed a 34-year-old female victim with a stab wound to the back. EMS responded and pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.'
Second Death and Suspected Murder-Suicide
Just hours later, at around 6:39 a.m., police were called to nearby Astoria Park, where an unconscious man was discovered. The man, believed to be between 30 and 35 years old, was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene. Multiple US media outlets have identified the man as Golding's husband, Joseph Azzaretto, and reported that he died by hanging. Investigators are treating the two deaths as a suspected murder-suicide.
Career and Legacy
Golding was a talented set decorator whose work contributed to the visual storytelling of several acclaimed television productions. Her contributions to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, a period comedy-drama series, were particularly notable, earning her recognition in the entertainment industry.
