Andre Braugher Dead At 61: ‘Brooklyn Nine Nine’ Capt. Raymond Holt Dies After Brief Illness
André Braugher, the actor best known for his roles in "Homicide: Life on the Street" and "Brooklyn Nine Nine," has died. He was 61.
The Emmy Award-winning actor passed away on Monday after a brief illness. His publicist Jennifer Allen confirmed the news of his death to Variety.
Born in Chicago, Braugher's acting career spanned decades, marked by his versatility. The award-winning actor first gained widespread acclaim for his role in the 1989 film "Glory," alongside Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington.
However, it was his portrayal of Detective Frank Pembleton in the NBC drama "Homicide: Life on the Street" that earned him recognition from award-giving bodies.
The actor even won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1998 after being first nominated for the same show in 1996.
Braugher's career took a comedic turn in 2013 when he joined "Brooklyn Nine Nine" as Captain Raymond Holt. His performance as the the stoic yet endearing police officer brought him further acclaim, winning him a Critics' Choice Television Award in 2014 and 2016.
Always our Captain. We love you, Andre. pic.twitter.com/Mh0p0VlOlJ
— Brooklyn Nine-Nine (@brooklyn99) December 13, 2023
He also starred in other movies like "City of Angels" alongside Nicholas Cage, and "Salt" with Angelina Jolie.
According to Deadline, the actor was set to star in the Netflix show "Residence" before his untimely death.
The news of Braugher's death has left Hollywood and his fans mourning. Tributes have poured in on social media, expressing their grief and honoring his legacy.
I am so heartbroken, andre braugher you will always be so loved thank you for bringing captain holt to our screens pic.twitter.com/XPOolPJJVf
— jess (@janineteaques) December 13, 2023
rest in peace andre braugher 💔 here's one of my most favorite scenes of him on brooklyn nine-nine, thanks for the laughs andre pic.twitter.com/IztwTlgs26
— mary ⎊ (@skyfullofstarks) December 13, 2023
From the HOMICIDE: LIFE ON THE STREET pilot. Our first real look at the mercurial Frank Pembleton, played so magnificently by Andre Braugher. May he rest in peace. I’ll likely be posting more of his standout scenes from Homicide in the coming days. He’s a legend. pic.twitter.com/RY2WqIcX67
— Jay Faerber (@JayFaerber) December 13, 2023
Braugher was a scholar and earned a B.A. from Stanford University in 1984. He then received a post-graduate degree from Juilliard School's Drama Division in 1988.
He is survived by his wife Ami Brabson, who also starred in "Homicide: Life on the Street," and his three children.
