00:00 Andre Brouwer, the dynamic actor known for his outstanding work on such shows as Homicide,
00:04 Life on the Street and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, has died.
00:07 He was 61.
00:09 His longtime rep Jennifer Allen told The Hollywood Reporter he died Monday after a brief illness.
00:14 The Emmy-winning actor starred as master interrogator Detective Frank Pimbleton on NBC's Homicide,
00:19 Life on the Street for the first six seasons of the show's acclaimed 1993-1999 run.
00:25 He then played another cop, Captain Raymond Holt, this time against type and for laughs,
00:29 on the 2013-2021 Fox/NBC sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
00:34 Several of Brouwer's Brooklyn Nine-Nine co-stars took to social media Tuesday to remember him.
00:39 Terry Crews wrote on Instagram, "I'm honored to have known you, laughed with you, worked
00:43 with you and shared 8 glorious years watching your irreplaceable talent.
00:47 This hurts, you left us too soon.
00:49 You taught me so much.
00:50 I will be forever grateful for the experience of knowing you.
00:53 Thank you for your wisdom, your advice, your kindness and your friendship.
00:57 Deepest condolences to your wife and family in this difficult time.
01:01 You showed me what a life well-lived looks like.
01:03 Rest in peace, Andre.
01:04 I love you, man."
01:05 Chelsea Peretti said, "Forever lucky to have gone on such a journey with you.
01:09 Ringside seat.
01:10 You were so funny to me and the epitome of Still Waters Run Deep.
01:13 I will always cherish our conversations, often with me hanging in your doorway borrowing
01:17 your exit, and the insane opportunity to be your sidekick."
01:20 Joel McKinnon Miller shared on Instagram, "Sending love to Andre's family and friends
01:24 and all of us who had the honor of working with him."
01:27 And Dirk Blocker wrote in a tribute, "Fiercely intelligent, remarkably kind, supportive,
01:31 generous and possessed a deep and extraordinary talent, and had even more to offer.
01:36 I am devastated.
01:37 I love him.
01:38 The nine years I was able to work with him and to just be in his presence was truly a
01:42 blessing.
01:43 My heartfelt condolences go out to his family."
01:45 For much more on the life and career of Andre Brouwer and more tributes, go to THR.com.
01:50 This is The Hollywood Reporter News.
01:51 (whooshing)
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