‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Star Andre Braugher Dead at 61

Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Andre Braugher has died at the age of 61.

The two-time Emmy winner died on Monday, December 11, after battling a brief illness. Braugher’s rep, Jennifer Allen, confirmed the news of his death to Us Weekly on Tuesday, December 12. Further details about his passing have not been released.

Braugher first made a name for himself as Detective Frank Pembleton in the NBC drama Homicide: Life on the Street from 1992 to 1998. He scored two Emmys for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1997 and 1998, respectively, for his role. He also won two Television Critics Association awards during his time on the show.

After starring on Men of a Certain Age from 2009 to 2011, Braugher portrayed fav favorite character Captain Ray Holt on Brooklyn Nine-Nine for eight seasons alongside Andy Samberg, Melissa Fumero, Terry Crews, Stephanie Beatriz and more. Throughout his time on the series, which aired from 2013 to 2021, he nabbed a whopping four Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

Braugher met his wife, Ami Brabson, while starring on Homicide: Life on the Street. The pair, who tied the knot in the early ‘90s, shared sons Michael, Isaiah and John Wesley.

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