Following the information about André Braugher’s dying, his household at Brooklyn 9-9 have shared public statements mourning his loss.
Terry Crews, who performed Terry Jeffords within the comedy, shared on Instagram how a lot he was honored to have spent eight years engaged on the present.
“Can’t consider you’re gone so quickly. I’m honored to have recognized you, laughed with you, labored with you and shared 8 wonderful years watching your irreplaceable expertise,” Crews wrote. “This hurts. You left us too quickly. You taught me a lot. I can be endlessly grateful for the expertise of understanding you.”
Crews continued, “Thanks to your knowledge, your recommendation, your kindness and your friendship. Deepest condolences to your spouse and household on this troublesome time. You confirmed me what a life effectively lived appears like.”
Braugher performed the position of Raymond Holt, the captain of the 99th precinct who takes pleasure in being NYPD’s first Black homosexual police captain.
The chief producers behind Brooklyn 9-9, together with co-creators Dan Goor and Michael Schur, shared in a press release with Deadline how lucky they had been to work with Braugher.
“Like everybody who was lucky sufficient to know Andre, we’re heartbroken by the information of his passing. He was some of the proficient dramatic actors in historical past, after which he determined to strive comedy, and he was immediately one of many funniest individuals ever to do it,” learn the assertion. “However even higher than his performing expertise was the happiness and pleasure he delivered to these round him. And his smile… he had the best, brightest, most fantastic smile. Our ideas and love go to his stunning, wonderful household, whom he liked greater than something. We’re grateful for the time we had with him.”
Marc Evan Jackson, Braugher’s tv husband within the sitcom, shared a press release with Deadline mourning the lack of his co-star.
“Andre Braugher was a large, a genius, an artist, a legend, and a drive,” Jackson stated in a press release. “Andre elevated each second he got here wherever close to, and it was an honor to have recognized and labored with him. My deepest condolences to his household, and all those that like all of us, liked him very a lot.”
(l-r) Marc Evan Jackson as Kevin, Andre Braugher as Ray Holt
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Jackson additionally shared a photograph of them on the set of Brooklyn 9-9, which he captioned, “O Captain. My Captain.”
“Andre Braugher was the actor that others within the career would at all times aspire to be. He infused Det. Frank Pembleton on ‘Murder: Life on the Avenue’ with each righteous ferocity and quiet dignity,” NBC and Common Tv stated in a press release. “Along with his prowess as a dramatic actor, his comedy chops had been additionally on full show because the decided and passionate Capt. Holt in ‘Brooklyn 9-9.’ His performances will proceed to encourage future generations and we’ll miss him tremendously.”
Fox, the community that aired Brooklyn 9-9 for its first 5 seasons, additionally launched a press release.
“Everybody at Fox is devastated by the sudden lack of our buddy and colleague, the extremely proficient Andre Braugher,” learn the assertion. “He’ll most definitely be remembered for his iconic comedic and dramatic roles throughout each movie and tv, however he can be remembered principally for his huge coronary heart, kindness and the lasting impression he made on his pals, household and followers all over the place. Andre was the guts and soul of the 9-9 and can endlessly be our Captain. Our ideas and deepest condolences are with Andre’s household and family members presently.”
Author Prentice Penny shared on X the next: “RIP #andrebraugher One in every of my favourite reminiscences of him was at some point on set, he was like I observe you on Twitter – you’re humorous. I stated, ‘oh what’s your deal with so I can observe you too.’ He stated, ‘No. I prefer it that you just don’t understand it’s me.’ We each fell out. He was a superb man.”
