Brooklyn 9-9 star André Braugher has died. He was 61.
Jennifer Allen, Braugher’s publicist at Viewpoint – his consultant workforce of 25 years – confirmed his demise to Selection.
In accordance with Deadline, Braugher died on Monday (Tuesday in Australia) following a “transient sickness”. No additional info has been given right now.
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Braugher’s co-stars have shared devastated tributes following the sitcom star’s shock demise, together with actor Terry Crews, who started his message with a press release of disbelief.
“Cannot consider you are gone so quickly. I am honoured to have recognized you, laughed with you, labored with you and shared 8 wonderful years watching your irreplaceable expertise. This hurts,” Crews mentioned.
“You left us too quickly. You taught me a lot. I will likely be without end grateful for the expertise of realizing you. Thanks to your knowledge, your recommendation, your kindness and your friendship. Deepest condolences to your spouse and household on this tough time. You confirmed me what a life effectively lived appears like.Relaxation In Peace, Andre. I like you, man.”
Fellow Brooklyn 9 9 star Joe Lo Truglio additionally paid tribute to Braugher, who performed Captain Raymond Holt within the long-running collection.
“So many fantastic tales will likely be informed about Andre however for now, all my love goes to his spouse Ami and his three boys, who he beloved very a lot and flew again each weekend from the present to be with. Everyone knows how highly effective an actor he was, however much more, Andre knew precisely effectively his most essential function and was deeply pleased with it,” he wrote.
“He spoke typically about his sons, and knew how fortunate he was to have Ami. I am grateful to them for permitting us to share eight years with him. He was dedicated and passionate concerning the issues he beloved. And that voice. It laid anchor to the roughest of dialogue.
“What you in all probability do not know is that Andre may sing too, and did typically at lunch, belting bassy vocals from his dressing room to no matter new music he discovered. At first, it was odd as a result of effectively…*it was Andre Braugher crooning at full quantity from behind closed doorways*…however then in a short time it made all of the sense on the earth as a result of the person was so filled with music and that is why the world took discover.”
He added: “I miss him a lot already. What an honour to work with a person who knew what it was actually all about. I really feel blessed and grateful. Miss you Capt Holt. Love, Porkchop.”
Born in Chicago in 1962, Braugher attended Julliard Faculty’s drama division after graduating from Stanford College with a Bachelor of Arts.
Braugher’s first huge function was as Union soldier Thomas Searle – a free Black man who joined the primary Black regiment – in 1989’s Glory, through which he starred alongside Matthew Broderick and Denzel Washington.
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He then starred as Kojak’s side-kick within the tv film reboot of the Kojak collection, earlier than shifting on to Murder: Life on the Avenue, which noticed him win an Emmy Award.
Over his profession, he received two Emmys, in addition to two Tv Critics Affiliation Awards. He additionally scored a plethora of nominations, together with for Golden Globes.
Murder: Life on the Avenue additionally noticed Braugher meet his spouse, actress Ami Brabson, whom he married in 1991.
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Alongside Brabson, Braugher leaves behind their three kids – Michael, Isaiah and John Wesley – and his mom, Sally Braugher, and brother, Charles Jennings.
After starring roles in tv’s Metropolis of Angels, Frequency and Poseidon, Braugher landed the a part of Captain Ray Holt in police procedural comedy Brooklyn 9-9, which he held for eight seasons from 2013 to 2021.
He most not too long ago starred within the Brad Pitt-produced movie She Stated, in addition to the sixth and ultimate season of The Good Spouse spinoff The Good Struggle, which noticed him nominated this 12 months for a Critics’ Selection Tv Award for Finest Supporting Actor in a Drama Collection.
Braugher was subsequent on account of star in Netflix’s upcoming challenge Residence.
