Andre Braugher, the star of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Homicide Life on the Street, has sadly passed away at the age of 61.
His publicist confirmed his passing on Monday, revealing that he had been suffering from a short illness. The actor first made his mark in the film industry with his role in Glory, where he shared the screen with Matthew Broderick and Denzel Washington.
He was well-known for his serious portrayal of Captain Raymond Holt on Brooklyn 99, as well as his character Detective Frank Pembleton in Homicide: Life on the Street.
Andre's performance as Detective Frank earned him an Emmy award. He was part of the intense drama series from 1992 to 1998, and in his final year, he bagged the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
While working on Homicide: Life on the Street, Andre met his future wife Ami Brabson, who also starred in the show. The couple tied the knot in 1991 and have three children together – Michael, Isaiah, and John Wesley.
In a 2020 interview with Variety, Andre revealed that he chose to prioritise his family and personal life over his career, but he had no regrets about it.
He said: "It's been an interesting career, but I think it could have been larger," he said, "I think it could have spanned more disciplines: directing, producing, all these other different things. But it would have been at the expense of my own life."
Andre's acting career was filled with a variety of roles, including parts in popular shows like House, M.D., Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, and the voice of California Governor Woodchuck Coodchuck-Berkwotiz on Netflix's BoJack Horseman.
He also bagged an Emmy in 2006 for his role in the short-lived crime drama, Thief. His last film role was as journalist Dean Baquet in She Said in 2022.
He was also set to star in The Residence, a Netflix mystery series, but it's not known if filming finished before he passed away.
Fans have been sharing their love and respect for Andre online. One fan tweeted: "rest in peace, Andre Braugher. an absolute force of an actor and a treasure on and off screen. thank you for all the warmth and joy and laughs. rest easy, captain,"
Another fan shared: "Andre Braugher, your portrayal of Raymond Holt brought immense joy to my life and countless others. Your talent and the character you brought to life will always have a special place in our hearts. Rest in peace."
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