The solid of Brooklyn 9-9 is paying tribute to their beloved co-star André Braugher, who tragically handed away on Monday, December 11, after a quick sickness. He was 61.
Braugher was a prolific actor, maybe greatest identified for his Emmy-winning function as Detective Frank Pembleton on NBC’s Murder: Life on the Avenue, in addition to Gideon’s Crossing, Hack, and Males of a Sure Age. However, in newer years, he was often known as Capt. Raymond Holt within the hit police procedural comedy collection Brooklyn 9-9.
Terry Crews, who performed Lt. Terry Jeffords on the sitcom, which aired its closing season in 2021, led off the tributes on Instagram, writing, “Can’t consider you’re gone so quickly. I’m honored to have identified you, laughed with you, labored with you and shared 8 superb ears watching your irreplaceable expertise. This hurts. You left us too quickly.”
Marc Evan Jackson, who portrayed Braugher’s on-screen husband, Kevin, shared a candy tribute on X (previously Twitter), writing, “O Captain. My Captain,” alongside a photograph of the pair collectively on set.
Jackson additionally advised Folks, “Andre elevated each second he got here anyplace close to, and it was an honor to have identified and labored with him. My deepest condolences to his household and all those that, like all of us, beloved him very a lot.”
O Captain. My Captain. pic.twitter.com/ekGFz3EUTG
— Marc Evan Jackson (@MarcEvanJackson) December 13, 2023
Dirk Blocker, who performed Michael Hitchcock, wrote on Instagram, “I’m devastated. I really like him. The 9 years I used to be capable of work with him and to only be in his presence was actually a blessing. My heartfelt condolences exit to his household.”
Chelsea Peretti, who portrayed Gina Linetti, shared her tribute on Instagram, writing, “Love you. Will miss your dulcet tones. Endlessly fortunate to have gone on such a journey with you. Ringside seat. You had been so humorous to me and the epitome of nonetheless waters run deep.”
She continued, “I’ll all the time cherish our conversations, usually with me hanging in your doorway barring your exit, and the insane alternative to be your sidekick. Is it bizarre that I’m additionally grieving for what Captain Holt meant to Gina? I actually hoped and knew I’d see you once more. Hate that I gained’t.”
“So many fantastic tales will likely be advised about Andre however for now, all my love goes to his spouse Ami and his three boys, who he beloved very a lot and flew again each weekend from the present to be with,” wrote Joe Lo Truglio, who portrayed Det. Charles Boyle.
“Everyone knows how highly effective an actor he was, however much more, Andre knew precisely effectively his most necessary function and was deeply pleased with it,” Lo Truglio added. “He spoke usually about his sons, and knew how fortunate he was to have Ami. I’m grateful to them for permitting us to share eight years with him.”
Joel McKinnon Miller, who performed Norm Scully on Brooklyn 9-9, wrote, “An actor prepares… Sending like to Andre’s household and buddies and all of us who had the distinction of working with him. #brooklyn99”
Melissa Fumero, who portrayed Amy Santiago, merely shared a touching picture of Captain Holt’s empty desk on her Instagram Tales.
Fox, which aired the primary 5 seasons of Brooklyn 9-9 earlier than it moved to NBC, additionally shared a press release, which learn, “Everybody at FOX is devastated by the sudden lack of our buddy and colleague, the extremely proficient Andre Braugher.”
The assertion continued, “He’ll most actually be remembered for his iconic comedic and dramatic roles throughout each movie and tv, however he will likely be remembered principally for his massive coronary heart, kindness and the lasting influence he made on his buddies, household and followers all over the place.”
“Andre was the center and soul of the 9-9 and can ceaselessly be our Captain. Our ideas and deepest condolences are with Andre’s household and family members presently,” the assertion concluded.
Different stars and buddies additionally paid tribute, together with Murder author and producer, David Simon, who tweeted, “Andre Braugher. God. I’ve labored with quite a lot of fantastic actors. I’ll by no means work with one higher. Shocked and considering of Ami and his sons and so many recollections of this good man that at the moment are a blessing. However too rattling quickly.”
“That is inconceivable for me to course of,” shared Mike Royce, creator of Males of a Sure Age, which Braugher starred in from 2009 to 2011. “He was greatest actor on the earth. An unbelievable human being. An incomprehensible loss.”
Take a look at extra tributes beneath.
We had been all the time in awe on the Brooklyn. 99 desk reads. He was easy with zero ego, didn’t miss a joke, knocked it out of the park time and time once more. He made me snigger a lot. unbelievably unhappy about this. RIP Andre https://t.co/WEvi4WOO5g
— GabayJonathan (@GabayJonathan) December 13, 2023
From the HOMICIDE: LIFE ON THE STREET pilot. Our first actual take a look at the mercurial Frank Pembleton, performed so magnificently by Andre Braugher. Could he relaxation in peace. I’ll probably be posting extra of his standout scenes from Murder within the coming days. He’s a legend. pic.twitter.com/RY2WqIcX67
— Jay Faerber (@JayFaerber) December 13, 2023
“Andre Braugher set the usual – an outstanding man each on and off the display. Contained in the body he was that of an absolute beast, whereas off-camera, he was a giving trainer and a real legend. His respect and humility had been infectious, inspiring us to be higher folks and actors. pic.twitter.com/DE0gekyvhY
— Amin Joseph (@Amin_Joseph) December 13, 2023
