Beloved actor Andre Braugher, known for his roles in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Homicide: Life on the Street, and Thief, passed away at the age of 61 on Monday. The cause of his death has now been revealed, with reports indicating that the two-time Emmy Award-winning star battled lung cancer for several months before succumbing to the disease.
Andre Braugher’s versatile acting career spanned decades, earning him critical acclaim and numerous accolades. He received an Emmy for his role in Homicide in 1998 and another in 2006 for his outstanding performance in Thief, a crime thriller. Braugher’s excellence in acting also garnered him four Emmy nominations for his role in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, a widely acclaimed series that ran for eight seasons. Additionally, he received Golden Globe nominations for his performances in Thief and ABC’s series Gideon’s Crossing.
Terry Crews, Braugher’s co-star in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, paid a heartfelt tribute to the late actor in an Instagram post. Crews expressed his deep sense of loss and gratitude for having known Braugher, describing his talent as irreplaceable. He mentioned the honor of working alongside Braugher for eight years and the impact the late actor had on him. Crews expressed his thanks for Braugher’s wisdom, advice, kindness, and friendship, stating that Braugher showed him what a well-lived life looks like.
Andre Braugher’s most recent project was the biographical drama She Said, where he starred alongside Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan. The film portrays the real-life account of investigative journalists who exposed the Harvey Weinstein scandal.
The actor is survived by his wife, actress Ami Brabson, whom he met on the set of Homicide, and his three sons. The entertainment industry and fans alike mourn the loss of a talented and revered actor.
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