Andre Braugher, the dynamic actor known for his outstanding work on such shows as 'Homicide: Life on the Street' and 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine', has died. He was 61. His longtime rep Jennifer Allen told The Hollywood Reporter he died Monday after a brief illness. The Emmy winner starred as master interrogator Det. Frank Pembleton on NBC's 'Homicide: Life on the Street' for the first six seasons of the show's acclaimed 1993 to 1999 run. He then played another cop, Capt. Raymond Holt — this time against type and for laughs — on the 2013 to 2021 Fox-NBC sitcom 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'.
00:00Andre Brower, the dynamic actor known for his outstanding work on such shows as Homicide, Life on the Street and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, has died. He was 61.
00:09His longtime rep Jennifer Allen told The Hollywood Reporter he died Monday after a brief illness.
00:14The Emmy-winning actor starred as master interrogator Detective Frank Pimbleton on NBC's Homicide, Life on the Street, for the first six seasons of the show's acclaimed 1993-1999 run.
00:25He then played another cop, Captain Raymond Holt, this time against type and for laughs, on the 2013-2021 Fox NBC sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
00:34Several of Brower's Brooklyn Nine-Nine co-stars took to social media Tuesday to remember him.
00:39Terry Crews wrote on Instagram,
00:41I'm honored to have known you, laughed with you, worked with you, and shared eight glorious years watching your irreplaceable talent.
00:47This hurts, you left us too soon. You taught me so much. I will be forever grateful for the experience of knowing you.
00:53Thank you for your wisdom, your advice, your kindness, and your friendship.
00:57Deepest condolences to your wife and family in this difficult time.
01:01You showed me what a life well-lived looks like. Rest in peace, Andre. I love you, man.
01:05Chelsea Peretti said,
01:06Forever lucky to have gone on such a journey with you. Ringside seat.
01:10You were so funny to me and the epitome of still waters run deep.
01:14I will always cherish our conversations, often with me hanging in your doorway barring your exit,
01:18and the insane opportunity to be your sidekick.
01:20Joel McKinnon Miller shared on Instagram,
01:23Sending love to Andre's family and friends and all of us who had the honor of working with him.
01:27And Dirk Blocker wrote in a tribute,
01:29Fiercely intelligent, remarkably kind, supportive, generous, and possessed a deep and extraordinary talent,
01:34and had even more to offer.
01:36I am devastated. I love him.
01:38The nine years I was able to work with him and to just be in his presence was truly a blessing.
01:43My heartfelt condolences go out to his family.
01:45For much more on the life and career of Andre Brower and more tributes, go to THR.com.
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