Set Decorator's Life Cut Short in Suspected Murder-Suicide

Set decorator Mary Kate Golding, who contributed to shows like "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "Goosebumps," and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," died on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. She was found stabbed in her Queens, N.Y. apartment shortly after midnight. Police responded to a 911 call and discovered the 34-year-old victim with a stab wound to the back.

Tragedy continued as Golding's husband, Joseph Azzaretto, was discovered deceased by hanging in Astoria Park around 6:39 a.m. on the same day. Multiple media outlets report that a murder-suicide is suspected. The couple's young son was found safe and unharmed at their residence.

Golding, a NYU alumna, had an extensive career, starting as an assistant on "The Big Sick." Her notable credits include "Hawkeye" and the upcoming film "Deep Cuts." Azzaretto's family has a history of violence; his brother previously killed their father during a domestic dispute.