Cause of death released for ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ star Andre Braugher
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(WJW) – The cause of death has been revealed for “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” star Andre Braugher.
He died Monday at 61.
PEOPLE confirms from the actor’s rep that Braugher’s death was due to lung cancer. It’s not clear when he was diagnosed.
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Andre’s first acting credit was in 1989. Since then, he received 11 Emmy nominations, winning two.
FILE – Andre Braugher holds the award for outstanding lead actor in a miniseries or a movie for his work on “Thief” at the 58th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, Aug. 27, 2006, in Los Angeles. Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor best known for his roles on the series “Homicide: Life on The Street” and “Brooklyn 99,” died Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, at age 61. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File) FILE – Andre Braugher, a cast member in the television series “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” poses for a portrait at CBS Radford Studios, Nov. 2, 2018, in Los Angeles. Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor best known for his roles on the series “Homicide: Life on The Street” and “Brooklyn 99,” died Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, at age 61. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Andre’s co-workers shared their feelings about the loss.
“I’m honored to have known you, laughed with you, worked with you and shared 8 glorious years watching your irreplaceable talent,” said “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” star Terry Crews.
“Heartbreaking. You went way too soon. I loved every minute of working with you….your talent, your bottomless heart, your love of your family….your wife. You were a great man. God bless your children, your beautiful wife ….. You will be missed Andre 💔🕊️🙏🏿,” wrote actor Viola Davis.
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Shonda Rhimes, who produced Braugher’s project “The Residence,” shared what set him apart.
“I mourn not only the loss of an extraordinary actor but, more profoundly, the departure of a warm and kind soul. His talent was undeniable, but it was his genuine kindness that truly set him apart,” Rhimes said.
Braugher is survived by his wife and three children.
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