Following the information of his premature dying on the age of 61, Andre Braugher‘s co-stars from Brooklyn 9-9, The Good Struggle, and his greater than 35-year-long profession in Hollywood shared their shock and unhappiness with followers on social media.
Braugher’s consultant, Jennifer Allen, confirmed the information of his dying to ET Tuesday night and tributes rapidly started pouring in for the actor.
In a collection of posts on Instagram, his coworkers reacted to his dying and shared their condolences together with his family members as they mourned his passing.
One of many first to share their response was Braugher’s Brooklyn 9-9 co-star, Terry Crews, who thanked Braugher for exhibiting him “what a life well lived looks like.”
“Can’t believe you’re gone so soon. I’m honored to have known you, laughed with you, worked with you and shared 8 glorious years watching your irreplaceable talent. This hurts. You left us too soon. You taught me so much,” the America’s Acquired Expertise host wrote.
“I will be forever grateful for the experience of knowing you. Thank you for your wisdom, your advice, your kindness and your friendship. Deepest condolences to your wife and family in this difficult time. You showed me what a life well lived looks like. Rest In Peace, Andre. I love you, man. 😢❤️” the actor shared.
Braugher portrayed the indelibly stern however lovable Captain Raymond Holt on Brooklyn 9-9 for eight seasons alongside Crews, Andy Samberg, Melissa Fumero, Chelsea Peretti, Stephanie Beatriz and Joe Lo Truglio.
Lo Truglio, who performed Charles Boyle within the TV comedy, shared a prolonged publish devoted to Braugher, admiring him for his dedication to his craft and his household.
“So many wonderful stories will be told about Andre but for now, all my love goes to his wife Ami and his three boys, who he loved very much and flew back every weekend from the show to be with. We all know how powerful an actor he was, but even more, Andre knew exactly well his most important role and was deeply proud of it,” Lo Truglio wrote.
“He spoke often about his sons, and knew how lucky he was to have Ami. I’m grateful to them for allowing us to share eight years with him. He was committed and passionate about the things he loved. And that voice. It laid anchor to the roughest of dialogue. What you probably don’t know is that Andre could sing too, and did often at lunch, belting bassy vocals from his dressing room to whatever new music he found,” he continued.
“At first, it was odd because well…*it was Andre Braugher crooning at full volume from behind closed doors*…but then very quickly it made all the sense in the world because the man was so full of song and that’s why the world took notice. I miss him so much already. What an honor to work with a man who knew what it was really all about. I feel blessed and thankful,” the actor wrote.
“Miss you Capt Holt. Love, Porkchop.💔” he concluded his publish.
Peretti, who performed Gina Linetti, used her Instagram Story to share tributes from her former coworkers, reposting their condolences and love for the actor.
She additionally wrote a heartbreaking tribute, thanking him for the “opportunity to be your sidekick” on the collection.
“Love you ❤️ Will miss your dulcet tones. Forever lucky to have gone on such a journey with you. Ringside seat. You were so funny to me and the epitome of still waters run deep,” the actress and humorist shared.
Peretti performed the secretary to Braugher’s Captain Holt and shared a lot of her display screen time on the present with the actor over time.
“I will always cherish our conversations, often with me hanging in your doorway barring your exit, and the insane opportunity to be your sidekick. Is it weird that I am also grieving for what Captain Holt meant to Gina? I really hoped and knew I would see you again. Hate that I won’t 💔” Peretti wrote.
On X — previously often known as Twitter — Braugher’s on-screen husband, Marc Evan Jackson, posted a photograph of them hugging whereas behind the scenes on the sitcom.
“O Captain. My Captain,” The Good Place actor wrote.
The official Instagram account for the present, which concluded in 2021, additionally posted a message honoring the late actor and his practically decade-long position,
“Always our Captain. We love you, Andre,” the account wrote, sharing a photograph of Braugher in his Capt. Holt costume.
Among the many different tributes from Brooklyn 9-9, co-stars Dirk Blocker and Joel McKinnon Miller and director of pictures Rick Web page shared their very own messages on Instagram.
“Fiercely intelligent, remarkably kind, supportive, generous and possessed a deep and extraordinary talent, and had even more to offer. I am devastated. I love him. The 9 years I was able to work with him and to just be in his presence was truly a blessing. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family,” wrote Blocker in a caption alongside a pic of Braugher from the present.
“Sending love to Andre’s family and friends and all of us who had the honor of working with him. #brooklyn99,” wrote McKinnon Miller.
For his efficiency on the police comedy, Braugher acquired 4 Emmy nominations within the Greatest Supporting Actor in a Comedy class. He additionally gained two Critics Selection awards in the identical class throughout his time on the collection.
Broadway star and The Good Struggle actress Audra McDonald shared her ideas on Braugher’s passing in a publish on Instagram, calling him an excellent addition to the present’s household after he entered the collection a number of seasons in.
“I cannot process the news of Andre’s passing. He was the most generous, brilliant, intelligent and hilarious soul. He joined The Good Fight late in our run but from day one it was if he had always been a part of our family,” she wrote.
“He kept us all in stitches on set. He was such a joy to work with and had the most beautiful curiosity about all things and all people. I loved every single minute of working with him. He will be so sorely missed. All my love and light to his lovely wife Ami and their sons. Rest in Peace Dear Dear Andre💔.” McDonald captioned her publish.
Paul Scheer, who labored with Braugher on each Brooklyn 9-9 and The Good Struggle additionally posted about his grief in an Instagram Story Tuesday.
“I’m devastated,” wrote the host of the How Did This Get Made? podcast. “One of the true great Humans and Actors.”
Brooklyn 9-9 author Justin Noble and The Intercourse Lives of Faculty Women co-creator Justin Noble additionally posted in regards to the actor, writing that he liked working with Braugher on their comedy.
“Devastating. I absolutely loved working with this man. He was so alarmingly talented. So dedicated to himself, the characters, and the cast and crew around him,” Noble wrote. “He brought so much joy and kindness, every hour and every day. This doesn’t feel real.
“I hope he’s already solid in a brand new venture in heaven, engaged on issues we will all admire after we get there,” the writer continued.
Noble also shared a photo on his Instagram from Brooklyn Nine-Nine in which Braugher’s Captain Holt is seen holding an oil painting of himself, done by Terry Crews’ character.
Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes similarly wrote a tribute to Braugher on Instagram, calling his death a great loss.
“Deeply saddened by the information of Andre Braugher’s passing. I mourn not solely the lack of a unprecedented actor however, extra profoundly, the departure of a heat and sort soul. His expertise was plain, but it surely was his real kindness that actually set him aside. Relaxation effectively,” she wrote.
TODAY host Al Roker late Tuesday evening shared a photo of himself and the late actor, sending his thoughts to Braugher’s wife and sons.
“So unhappy listening to in regards to the passing of @andrebraugher at 61 years outdated. His honesty and integrity shone by each position he portrayed. Our ideas and prayers exit to his household. #andrebraugher,” Roker shared.
Throughout his decade-spanning career, the actor scored 11 Emmy nominations throughout his prolific career, including two wins for Thief and Homicide: Life on the Street in 2006 and 1998, respectively.
The actor’s first film role came in the acclaimed 1989 Civil War drama Glory, in which he starred opposite Matthew Broderick and Denzel Washington.
His first major TV role came on the celebrated cop drama Homicide: Life on the Street. Braugher played Detective Frank Pembleton, a role that earned him two Television Critics Association Awards in 1997 and 1998, and an Emmy Award in 1998 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
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