Written in CULTURA on December 15, 2023 · 06:27 am
The death of Andre Braugher, Captain Holt in the series “Brooklyn1 NineNine”, at the age of just 61, which occurred last Monday (11), shocked his fans around the world.
Everyone rushed to find out the cause of death, which his advisor only revealed this Thursday (14).
He was diagnosed with lung cancer just a few months ago. When he died, the adviser told the press that he died of illness, without giving details.
Braugher won two Emmy Awards and starred in the 1990s police drama “Homicide: Life on the Street,” in addition to the television comedy “Brooklyn NineNine.” The actor leaves behind his wife and children.
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He appeared on the police satire “Brooklyn NineNine” for eight seasons, from 2013 to 2021, playing Captain Ray Holt. For this role, he received four Emmy nominations and two Critics Choice Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
He also distinguished himself as a dramatic actor from 1992 to 1998 in “Homicide,” in which he played detective Frank Pembleton, a role for which he won his first Emmy in 1998 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
Braugher also won an Emmy for Best Actor in a Miniseries in 2006 for his role as Nick Atwater in “Thief.”
He received a total of 11 Emmy nominations, according to the Television Academy website, and 67 acting credits, according to IMDB.com.