Brooklyn 9-9 star Andre Braugher has died on the age of 61.
The Emmy winner died on Monday, December 11, after battling a short sickness. Braugher’s rep, Jennifer Allen, confirmed the information of his loss of life to Us Weekly on Tuesday, December 12. Additional particulars haven’t been launched.
Following information of his passing, Braugher’s former B99 costar Terry Crews took to social media to mourn the lack of his longtime pal.
“Can’t imagine you’re gone so quickly,” Crews, 55, wrote via Instagram alongside a photograph of Braugher. “I’m honored to have identified you, laughed with you, labored with you and shared 8 wonderful years watching your irreplaceable expertise. This hurts. You left us too quickly. You taught me a lot.”
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He continued, “I will probably be ceaselessly 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 nicely lived seems like.”
Born and raised in Chicago, Braugher earned a B.A. from Stanford College and an M.F.A. from Juilliard. He first made a reputation for himself as Detective Frank Pembleton within the NBC drama Murder: Life on the Road, which aired from 1992 to 1998. He scored two Emmys for Excellent Lead Actor in a Drama Sequence in 1997 and 1998, respectively, for the function, in addition to two Tv Critics Affiliation awards.
Braugher later gained an Emmy Award for Excellent Efficiency by a Lead Actor in a Mini-Sequence and a Golden Globe Award nomination for his starring function in FX’s mini-series Thief in 2008. After starring on Males of a Sure Age from 2009 to 2011, Braugher portrayed fav favourite character Captain Ray Holt on Brooklyn 9-9 for eight seasons alongside Crews, Andy Samberg, Melissa Fumero, Terry Crews, Stephanie Beatriz and extra.
All through his time on the present, which aired from 2013 to 2021, he gained two Critics Selection Awards for Finest Supporting Actor in a Comedy Sequence and obtained 4 Emmy Award nominations.
Most just lately, Braugher starred as Dean Baquet on the drama She Stated, a retelling of two journalists whose reporting led to the prosecution of Harvey Weinstein and sparked the #MeToo motion. In 2022, he appeared on the sixth and closing season of Paramount+’s authorized drama The Good Struggle and made his directorial debut with one vignette of the Showtime trilogy Love Songs.
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Braugher met his spouse, Ami Brabson, whereas starring on Murder: Life on the Road. The pair, who tied the knot within the early ‘90s, shared sons Michael, Isaiah and John Wesley.
Braugher is survived by his spouse, sons, brother Charles Jennings and his mom, Sally Braugher.
Rather than flowers, Braugher’s household is asking for donations to be made to the Classical Theatre of Harlem.
