Andre Braugher, , ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ and ‘Homicide’ Actor, , Dead at 61.<br />Braugher died on Dec. 11 following a brief illness, according to his publicist, Jennifer Allen.<br />For his acting debut, Braugher portrayed <br />a soldier in 1989's "Glory," a film about <br />Black soldiers in the Civil War.<br />For his acting debut, Braugher portrayed <br />a soldier in 1989's "Glory," a film about <br />Black soldiers in the Civil War.<br />He then played Jackie Robinson in <br />'The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson' and ultimately landed a main role in 'Homicide: Life on the Street.'.<br />He won an Emmy for his work portraying <br />Frank Pembleton in the series.<br />Braugher went on to star in many more films and <br />series, such as 'Primal Fear,' 'Get on the Bus,' <br />'Frequency,' 'Gideon's Crossing' and 'Thief.'.<br />'Thief,' an FX miniseries, granted <br />Braugher a second Emmy. .<br />Braugher then spent three seasons with Ray Romano <br />on 'Men of a Certain Age' before landing the role <br />of Capt. Ray Holt on 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine.'.<br />Braugher then spent three seasons with Ray Romano <br />on 'Men of a Certain Age' before landing the role <br />of Capt. Ray Holt on 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine.'.<br />Braugher's 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' co-star, <br />Terry Crews, took to Instagram to pay <br />his respects to the late actor.<br />Can’t believe you’re gone so soon. <br />I’m honored to have known you, laughed <br />with you, worked with you and shared <br />8 glorious years watching your irreplaceable <br />talent. This hurts. You left us too soon. , Terry Crews, via Instagram.<br />You taught me so much. I will be forever <br />grateful for the experience of knowing you. <br />Thank you for your wisdom, your advice, <br />your kindness and your friendship. , Terry Crews, via Instagram.<br />Deepest condolences to your wife and <br />family in this difficult time. You showed <br />me what a life well lived looks like, Terry Crews, via Instagram
