Actor Andre Braugher, a two-time Emmy winner greatest identified for his roles on “Brooklyn 9-9” and “Murder: Life on the Road,” has died after a quick, however undisclosed sickness. He was 61.
His publicist, Jennifer Allen, confirmed that the actor died on Monday.
Braugher, born July 1, 1962, in Chicago, was identified for taking part in law-enforcement characters and gained his first Emmy in 1998 — lead actor in a drama sequence — for his function because the gruff Detective Frank Pembleton on “Murder: Life on the Road.” However he grew to become extra effectively often known as Captain Ray Holt on “Brooklyn 9-9,” portraying a extra comedic officer than he was accustomed.
Tributes to Braugher poured in as information of his loss of life unfold.
“Can’t imagine you’re gone so quickly,” Terry Crews, who additionally starred in “Brooklyn 9-9,” posted on Instagram Tuesday. “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.”
Shonda Rhimes, the pressure behind hits like “Gray’s Anatomy” and “Scandal,” additionally paid tribute to Braugher on IG.
“Deeply saddened by the information of Andre Braugher’s passing,” she wrote. “I mourn not solely the lack of a unprecedented actor however, extra profoundly, the departure of a heat and type soul. His expertise was simple, however it was his real kindness that really set him aside. Relaxation effectively.”
Right this moment Present host Al Roker stated of Braugher, “His honesty and integrity shone by each function he portrayed. Our ideas and prayers exit to his household.”
He gained his different Emmy in 2006 for lead actor in a miniseries or film for the restricted sequence “Thief,” wherein he performed a nasty man. He was nominated for 9 different Emmys, together with 4 on “Brooklyn 9-9,” and a number of other different awards.
He first drew acclaim on the massive display screen, appearing alongside Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman within the 1989 film “Glory,” as a part of an all-Black navy unit through the Civil Warfare.
Braugher is survived by his spouse of 30 years, Ami Brabson, who additionally performed on “Murder,” and three sons.
