How Did Brooklyn Nine-Nine Actor Andre Braugher Die?
Andre Braugher rose to fame after playing Detective Frank Pembleton on Homicide: Life on the Street, which earned him an Emmy. He was appreciated for playing no-nonsense police Captain Raymond Holt on Brooklyn Nine-Nine. His character became an instant hit among the viewers making him one of the favorite cop characters in the television series history.
The actor had also played Owen Thoreau Jr. on Men of a Certain Age and went on to appear in projects including Duets, The Mist, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, New Girl, etc. as a supporting character. Unfortunately, the actor has passed away at the age of 61. Let’s find out more.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor Andre Braugher passes away after suffering a brief illness
Known for portraying a no-nonsense police Captain Raymond Holt alongside Andy Samberg‘s Jake Peralta on one of the most successful and watched shows Brooklyn Nine-Nine, actor Andre Braugher has passed away at the age of 61. His representative Jennifer Allen confirmed the news of the actor passing away after suffering a brief illness. There were no more details about his passing away or the illness provided by his representative.
The actor won his first Emmy Award for Detective Frank Pemberton in 1998 followed by winning his second for the miniseries Thief. Throughout his career, Braugher earned eleven Emmy nominations and was regarded as one of the exceptional actors in the industry. His work ethic and commitment to the characters is something that was always appreciated by the fans and his co-stars.
Actress Nyambi Nyambi who co-starred with the late actor in The Good Fight shared with People magazine about her experience while working with him. She said,
“I’ve spent time with him on The Good Fight set and then off set and talked to him about acting, talked to him about life, about storytelling, the creative process. I learned so much from him. He’s incredible. His sense of humor, professionalism and all of those things. I look at him as somebody who I hope as I continue to grow in this business.”
She lastly added that it’s a blessing for her to have been able to work with someone so positive like Braugher.
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Andre Braugher looked back upon playing Captain Raymond Holt on Brooklyn Nine-Nine
At the peak of the Black Lives Matter movement back in 2020, the late actor took the opportunity to look back upon playing a fan-favorite character on Brooklyn Nine-Nine. He said in an interview with Variety at the time,
“I look up after all these decades of playing these characters and I say to myself, it’s been so pervasive that I’ve been inside this storytelling, and I too have fallen prey to the mythology that’s been built up.”
He continued to express,
“It’s almost like the air you breathe or the water that you swim in. It’s hard to see. But because there are so many cop shows on television, that’s where the public gets its information about the state of policing. Cops breaking the law to quote, ‘defend the law’, is a real terrible slippery slope. It has given license to the breaking of law everywhere, justified it and excused it. That’s something that we’re going to collectively address.”
Terry Crews who worked alongside Braugher on Brooklyn Nine-Nine shared a heartfelt post on his Instagram, upon his passing by writing that he cannot believe he’s gone so soon. The actor added that he’s honored to have known Braugher, laughed with him, worked with him, and shared 8 glorious years watching his irreplaceable talent.
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Crews thanked the actor for his wisdom, advice, kindness, and friendship. He passed on his condolences to his wife and family adding that he knows what life is because of Andre Braugher.
The late actor is survived by his wife; Ami Brabson, children; John, Isaiah, and Michael Braugher, brother; Charles and mother; Sally.
Rest in Peace Captain Holt.
