Key takeaways:
- Actor Andre Braugher passed away on Tuesday following a “brief illness”
- He was a two-time Emmy Award winner and was nominated 11 times for his work
- His “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” co-stars took to social media to celebrate his life and mourn his loss
Actor Andre Braugher, best known for his roles in television series including “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “Men of a Certain Age” and “Homicide: Life on the Street,” died on Tuesday following a “brief illness,” his rep confirmed to CBS News.
Braugher was a two-time Emmy Award winner, having won in 2006 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie and in 1998 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. He was also nominated 11 times for his work.
His portrayal of the beloved Capt. Raymond Holt on hit comedy sitcom “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” earned him four Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
His “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” co-stars took to social media this week to celebrate the actor’s life and mourn the unexpected loss. Actor Terry Crews shared a photo of Braugher alongside an emotional tribute. Other cast members, including Stephanie Beatriz, Melissa Fumero, and Joe Lo Truglio, also shared their remembrances of Braugher.
Braugher’s death has left a void in the entertainment industry. He will be remembered for his incredible talent, his passion for his craft, and his lasting legacy.
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