Andre Braugher’s Cause Of Death Has Been Revealed

On Dec. 11, actor Andre Braugher died at the age of 61 following a short illness.

According to his publicist, Jennifer Allen, Braugher passed away from lung cancer after being diagnosed a few months before his passing.

Braugher was best known for his roles in NBC’s Homicide: Life on the Street and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, in which he played Captain Ray Holt between 2013 and 2021.

Braugher earned 11 Emmy nominations throughout his decades-long career, securing two wins in 1998 and 2006.

Following the announcement of his death, fans and celebrities shared tributes to Braugher online, including his Brooklyn Nine-Nine co-stars.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Cast Pay Tribute

Terry Crews, who played Lieutenant Terry Jeffords in the hit comedy, took to Instagram to honor Braugher, writing: “Can’t believe you’re gone so soon.”

“I’m honored to have known you, laughed with you, worked with you, and shared 8 glorious years watching your irreplaceable talent,” he continued. “This hurts. You left us too soon. You taught me so much. I will be forever grateful for the experience of knowing you.”

Braugher's on-screen husband, Marc Evan Jackson, also paid tribute to his former co-star, sharing a photo of the pair on the Brooklyn Nine-Nine set with the caption: “O Captain. My Captain.”

Co-stars Joel McKinnon Miller, Dirk Blocker, and Chelsea Peretti, also remembered Braugher online.

“Forever lucky to have gone on such a journey with you,” Peretti wrote. “You were so funny to me and the epitome of still waters run deep. I will always cherish our conversations.”

“Sending love to Andre’s family and friends and all of us who had the honor of working with him,” Miller posted on Instagram, while Blocker wrote in a tribute: “Fiercely intelligent, remarkably kind, supportive, generous and possessed a deep and extraordinary talent, and had even more to offer. I am devastated.”

Andre’s Life & Career

Born in Chicago in 1962, Stanford University and Juilliard graduate Braugher began his acting career in 1989.

Two of his first major roles included the war drama Glory, in which he starred opposite Denzel Washington, and the TV series Kojak, also starring Telly Savalas.

Some of Braugher’s other credits include City of Angels, Salt, Law & Order, Salem's Lot, and Netflix’s yet-to-be-released The Residence.

Braugher is survived by his wife, Ami Brabson, and their three children, John Wesley Braugher, Michael Braugher, and Isaiah Braugher.