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André Braugher, best known forHomicide: Life On The StreetandBrooklyn Nine-Ninehas died at 61 after a brief illness. The actor made his film debut with Edward Zwick’s 1989 Oscar-winning movieGlorystarring alongside Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman.
Braugher had an illustrious career with popular television titles to his name. After being nominated for the prestigious Emmy for Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series two times, the actor won the award in 1998.
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André Braugher Died At 61
As per recent reports from several outlets,André Braugherpassed away at 61 after a brief illness. Braugher has been glorious with his performances earning him two Emmy wins, he won the second Emmy for his role in the FX miniseriesThief. Braugher’s most memorable and fan-favorite role, however, was his comic juxtaposition in the NBC seriesBrooklyn Nine-Nine. The actor played Raymond Holt, a stoic captain in the comedy series which earned him another four Emmy nominations for best supporting actor in a comedy.
After the NBC comedy, the actor appeared in Season 6 of the legal/political dramaThe Good Fight. The actor was also set to appear in Paul William Davies-created Netflix mystery-drama seriesThe Residenceas A. B. Wynter. The show also starsBefore I GoandHidestar Molly Griggs andPlayersactor Dan Perrault.
Braugher left his wife, Ami Brabson, who also appeared inHomicide; their three sons Michael, Isaiah, and John Wesley. His brother Charles and mother Sally also mourned the sudden demise of the actor alongside his global fans.
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Fans Paid Heartfelt Tribute to André Braugher
Brooklyn Nine-Ninehas a wide and global fandom with fan-favorite black and gay boss in the precinct, Captain Ray Holt. Fans are saddened by the demise of the actor and mourn the absence that will follow. Fans took to social platforms to pay heartfelt tribute to the actor.
Thank you for all the laughs, Captain Holt. What a talent Andre Braugher waspic.twitter.com/UeiEpMwfMw
— Hope ✨🎄💖 (@HopeMullinax)June 16, 2025
I am so heartbroken, andre braugher you will always be so loved thank you for bringing captain holt to our screenspic.twitter.com/XPOolPJJVf
— j (@janineteaques)July 18, 2025
one of the best things watching brooklyn nine nine was looking forward to captain holt’s sassy comebacks and intellectual jokes every episode thank you for that andre braugher may you rest in peace.pic.twitter.com/6w4QX7QXpq
— chloe (@ladykarevs)July 18, 2025
Andre Braugher was incredible on Homicide, but he was an absolute treasure as Captain Holt on Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
RIPpic.twitter.com/DEO6AIgaoq
— Mike Beauvais (@MikeBeauvais)July 24, 2025
andre braugher had such comedic timing as captain holt. Brooklyn Nine-Nine is one of my faves – this is so sad 😞pic.twitter.com/FNLh4TYZFb
— Madeline ✨️ (@MeMadeline2)August 08, 2025
Noooooooooooooooo, actually lost for words.
I can’t believe Andre Braugher has passed away – absolutely loved him in Brooklyn 99.
Goodbye captain Holt 🫡♥️pic.twitter.com/jFMVeit0GI
— Ali (@RoyMustang786)July 26, 2025
Braugher has certainly left fans with heavy hearts. For many, he would be missed in the rewatch of the show. Fans thanked the actor for his acute portrayal of Captain Holt and other characters that imprinted a lasting impact on fans.
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