Brooklyn Nine-Nine Captain Holt actor Andre Braugher dies age 61

Actor Andre Braugher, best known for his work as Captain Holt in Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Homicide: Life on the Street, has died at age 61.

Emmy-winning actor Andre Braugher has died at age 61, Variety reporting that the actor died on Monday due to illness. 

In recent reports according to People, Braugher’s rep confirmed the actor died due to lung cancer. But details of when he was diagnosed are unclear.

Braugher was born in Chicago and made his film debut in 1989, starring in the Oscar-winning picture Glory. From then, he appeared in smaller films before landing the role of Detective Frank Pembleton in the NBC police drama Homicide: Life on the Street.

The series was a massive hit for the actor, running for seven seasons and earning Braugher two Emmy nominations for Best Lead Actor, even winning the award in 1998.

However, his recent turn as Captain Holt in the comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine is what many younger fans may know and love the actor from.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine is one of the most beloved comedies of recent years. The series, which focuses on the officers who work at the Nine-Nine Police precinct, has won multiple awards over the years.

Of all the characters from the series, one whom fans developed a deep connection for was Captain Holt, played by Braugher. The actor was nominated for an Emmy in the best supporting character category four times for his role.

Braugher’s deadpan performance as well as his developing relationship with his fellow officers, was central to the emotional beats of the series.