Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Andre Braugher has sadly died at 61
Topics: Celebrity, Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Stewart Perrie
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Topics: Celebrity, Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Andre Braugher, star of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, has tragically died at the age of 61.
The sad news has been confirmed by the actor's publicist, Jennifer Allen, to Variety.
Deadline says the 61-year-old died after a 'brief illness'.
He is probably most well known for playing Captain Ray Holt on the hit cop comedy TV show.
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Fans of the series have been absolutely devastated by the news.
One wrote: "I am so heartbroken, Andre Braugher you will always be so loved thank you for bringing captain holt to our screens."
Another added: "Andre Braugher was incredible on Homicide, but he was an absolute treasure as Captain Holt on Brooklyn Nine-Nine."
A third said: "Rest in peace, Andre Braugher. An absolute force of an actor and a treasure on and off screen. Thank you for all the warmth and joy and laughs. Rest easy, captain."