Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor who played Captain Raymond Holt on the hit comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine, has passed away at the age of 61. His publicist Jennifer Allen confirmed that he died on Monday after a brief illness.
Braugher was diagnosed with lung cancer a few months before his death, according to multiple sources¹²³. He was previously a smoker, but had quit in 2010³. He is survived by his wife, actress Ami Brabson, and their three sons.
Braugher was widely regarded as one of the finest actors of his generation, with a versatile career spanning drama, comedy, film, and theater. He won two Emmy Awards and received 11 nominations for his roles in Homicide: Life on the Street, Thief, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine²⁴⁵. He also starred in movies such as Glory, The Tuskegee Airmen, and Primal Fear, and appeared on shows such as Law & Order: SVU, Gideon's Crossing, and Men of a Certain Age.
Braugher's most recent role was as the stern but lovable Captain Holt on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, a sitcom about a group of quirky detectives in a New York police precinct. The show, which ran for eight seasons from 2013 to 2021, was praised for its diverse cast, witty humor, and social commentary. Braugher's performance as the openly gay, poker-faced, and dog-loving leader of the squad earned him four Emmy nominations and a legion of fans.
His co-stars and colleagues from Brooklyn Nine-Nine and other projects paid tribute to him on social media, expressing their shock and sadness over his passing. They remembered him as a brilliant, generous, and kind person, who had a profound impact on their lives and careers.
"Andre Braugher was the actor that others in the profession would always aspire to be," NBC Entertainment said in a statement². "In addition to his prowess as a dramatic actor, his comedy chops were also on full display as the determined and passionate Capt. Holt in ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine.’ We will miss him tremendously."
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