Andre Braugher death: Here's how 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' cast mourned late actor
Here's how the 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' cast remembered late Andre Braugher after actor's death at 61
The beloved cast of 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' paid tribute to their co-star, Andre Braugher, who passed away at the age of 61. Known for his role as Captain Raymond Holt, Braugher's impact reached far beyond the screen, touching the hearts of his colleagues. The cast members took to social media to express their sorrow and share stories of Braugher's wisdom, kindness, and friendship.
Terry Crews
Terry Crews, who played Terry Jeffords, thanked Braugher for his teachings, advice, kindness, and friendship, describing him as someone who showed what a well-lived life looks like. "This hurts. You left us too soon. You taught me so much... Thank you for your wisdom, your advice, your kindness and your friendship," he wrote on Instagram. "You showed me what a life well lived looks like ... I love you, man," he said.
Melissa Fumero
Melissa Fumero, who portrayed Detective Amy Santiago, reminisced about their deep conversations and praised Braugher's infectious laughter. "Your laugh was one of the all time greatest laughs to have ever existed," she wrote on Instagram. It was "our first of many deep conversations," Fumero wrote in a photo of them on a beach in Malibu.
Stephanie Beatriz
Stephanie Beatriz, who portrayed tough, axe-wielding Detective Rosa Diaz, shared a poignant scene on Instagram in which gay Captain Holt thanks Rosa for coming out as bisexual. It was one of several times throughout the eight seasons when the fast-paced comedy slowed to address serious issues like homophobia and racism.
Chelsea Peretti
Chelsea Peretti, who portrayed Gina Linetti on the show, felt "forever lucky to have gone on such a journey" with Braugher - "ringside seat". Peretti pondered the grief not only for the loss of Braugher but also for what Captain Holt meant to Gina's character. "Is it weird that I am also grieving for what Cpt Holt meant to Gina?" she asked in her tribute to him.
Joe Lo Truglio
Joe Lo Truglio, who portrayed Charles Boyle, shared behind-the-scenes anecdotes, emphasizing Braugher's commitment and passion. Joe Lo Truglio said, "Many wonderful stories will be told about Andre." Every weekend, Braugher made sure to travel home to see his wife and three sons, he recalled in a behind-the-scenes anecdote. "He was committed and passionate about the things he loved. And that voice. It laid anchor to the roughest of dialogue, What you probably don't know is that Andre could sing too, and did often at lunch, belting bassy vocals from his dressing room to whatever new music he found, he said, admitting that at first, it was odd. But then very quickly it made all the sense in the world, because the man was so full of song and that's why the world took notice." Lo Truglio wrote.
Marc Evan Jackson
Marc Evan Jackson, Braugher's on-screen husband, paid tribute with a heartfelt "O Captain. My Captain." Writing on X, he shared a picture of the pair hugging and, wearing their wedding rings.
Dirk Blocker
Dirk Blocker, who played the character of Michael Hitchcock said he was "devastated." "Fiercely intelligent, remarkably kind, supportive, generous and possessed a deep and extraordinary talent, and had even more to offer," he wrote.
