Iconic interpreter of Captain Raymond Holt, actor died at the age of 61 last Monday, December 11th, from a “brief illness”
Best known for having played the iconic Captain Raymond Holt in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Andrew Braugher died at the age of 61 last Monday, the 11th, according to information from deadline. The cause of death would have been due to a “brief illness”. On social media, several cast members from the comedy series paid tribute to the actor, with whom they worked for eight seasons. Check it out:
Terry Crews, Terry Jeffords
“I can’t believe you’re gone so soon. I’m so honored to have known you, had fun with you, worked with you, and shared eight glorious years witnessing your irreplaceable talent.”wrote the actor.
“This hurts. You left us too soon. You taught me so much. I will be forever grateful for the experience of having known you. Thank you for your wisdom, your advice, your kindness and your friendship. (…) You showed me what it’s like a life well lived”he completed.
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Chelsea Peretti, Gina Linetti
“I will enjoy our conversations, often with me hanging on your doorframe, blocking your exit, and the insane opportunity to be your companion. Is it strange that I am also mourning what Captain Holt meant to Gina? I I really hoped and knew I would see you again. I hate that I won’t.”
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Joe Lo Truglio, Charles Boyle
“So many wonderful stories will be told about Andre, but for now, all my love goes to his wife Ami and his three children, who he loved dearly and returned to every weekend [de folga] of the series to be with them”recalled the interpreter of Charles Boyle.
“We all know how powerful he was as an actor, but even more so, Andre knew his most important role very well and was deeply proud of it. He spoke often about his children and knew how lucky he was to have Ami. I am grateful to them for allowing us to share eight years with him. He was committed and passionate about the things he loved”he also said, in a long text about his former colleague and friend on his Instagram.
Melissa Fumero, Amy Santiago
The actress Melissa Fumerowho played the policewoman Amy Santiago in the eight seasons of Brooklyn Nine-Ninedid not write a text about the death of Andrew Braugherbut republished an image, on Instagram Stories, of the chair Captain Holt empty. Check out:

Dirk Blocker, Hitchcock
“Extremely intelligent, extraordinarily kind, supportive, generous and possessed of a deep and extraordinary talent, and had even more to offer. I am devastated. I love him. The nine years that I was able to work with him and just be in his presence were truly a blessing. My deepest condolences go out to his family.”
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Joel McKinnon Miller, Scully
“An actor prepares…”, he wrote Miller in the caption of a photo Andrew Braugher behind the scenes of Brooklyn Nine nine. “Sending my regards to André’s family and friends and to all of us who had the honor of working with him.
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Life and career of Andre Baugher
Born on July 1, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Braugher had a great career on Hollywood television and won two Emmysin 1998 (Best Actor in a Drama Series per Murder) and in 2006 (Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie per Thief). In total, there were 11 nominations at the awards, with four for Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
The actor’s first role in cinema was in Time of Gloryreleased on December 15, 1989 and starring Denzel Washington (Trip Soldier) It is Morgan Freeman (John Rawlins). In addition to being his main source of work, it was on TV that the artist met his wife, Ami Brabson.
They acted precisely in Homicide, responsible for yielding the first Emmy of the career. The couple had three children: Michael, Isaiah It is John Wesley. Andrew Braugher also leaves his brother, Charles Jenningsand the mother, Sally Braugher. His team, with which he worked for 25 years, was made up of Brandt Joel (agent of WME), Keith Klevan (lawyer) and Jennifer Allen (publicist for Viewpoint).
Between 2013 and 2021, Braugher played one of the most beloved characters of his career: Captain Raymond Holt. Initially presented as a police officer with few emotions and very focused on his work, Raymond developed a lot over the eight seasons of Brooklyn Nine-Nine thanks to the extraordinary work of the actor, who brought a lot of humanity, complexity and emotion with iconic lines and unforgettable mannerisms.
Source: Rollingstone

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