Andre Braugher: Brooklyn Nine-Nine star dies aged 61, his cause of death revealed

Andre Braugher, the actor best known for his roles in Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Homicide, died on Monday December 11 aged just 61. The cause of death has been revealed.

Andre Braugher Brooklyn Nine-Nine star dies cause of death
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Andre Braugher Brooklyn Nine-Nine star dies cause of death

Sad news! Andre Braugher, star of the series Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Homicide, has died at the age of 61. The news was announced by Variety and confirmed by the actor's agent.

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A sudden disappearance

Jennifer Allen, Andre Braugher's agent, has revealed that the actor passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023. The cause of death of the actor known for his role as Frank Pembleton in the TV series Homicide and for playing Captain Raymond Holt in Brooklyn Nine-Nine has been revealed.

Initially, according to information provided by his agent to Variety, it was revealed that the American star died after 'a short illness'. However on 14 December, it was confirmed that the actor had been diagnosed with lung cancer this year and unfortunately succumbed to the disease.

Married to actress Ami Brabson since 1991, Andre Braugher leaves behind three children: Michael, born in 1992, Isaiah, born in 1997, and John Wesley, born in 2003, who have always been one of his top priorities.

Homicide, Thief, Brooklyn Nine-Nine...

Over the years, Andre Braugher had become a household name in the acting world. In 1998, for his role as Detective Frank Pembleton in the TV series Homicide: Life on the Street,he won an Emmy Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series.

In 2006, he landed the lead role in the miniseries Thief. This earned him a second Emmy Award, this time for Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie. Then, in 2013, he landed a role in the hit series Brooklyn Nine-Nine. For eight years, Andre Braugher played the father-figure / police captain Raymond Holt. A character who quickly won over the hearts of fans of this drama!

Thank you, Andre Braugher, for portraying such a positive and inclusive character, it helped many people around the world.

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This article has been translated from Oh!MyMag FR.

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