Fans mourned the sudden demise of Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s beloved Captain Holt actor Andre Braugher.

André Braugher, best known for Homicide: Life On The Street and Brooklyn Nine-Nine has died at 61 after a brief illness. The actor made his film debut with Edward Zwick’s 1989 Oscar-winning movie Glory starring alongside Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman.

André Braugher in Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Braugher had an illustrious career with popular television titles to his name. After being nominated for the prestigious Emmy for Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series two times, the actor won the award in 1998

André Braugher Died At 61

André Braugher as Captain Holt in Brooklyn Nine-Nine

As per recent reports from several outlets, André Braugher passed away at 61 after a brief illness. Braugher has been glorious with his performances earning him two Emmy wins, he won the second Emmy for his role in the FX miniseries Thief. Braugher’s most memorable and fan-favorite role, however, was his comic juxtaposition in the NBC series Brooklyn Nine-Nine. The actor played Raymond Holt, a stoic captain in the comedy series which earned him another four Emmy nominations for best supporting actor in a comedy.

After the NBC comedy, the actor appeared in Season 6 of the legal/political drama The Good Fight. The actor was also set to appear in Paul William Davies-created Netflix mystery-drama series The Residence as A. B. Wynter. The show also stars Before I Go and Hide star Molly Griggs and Players actor Dan Perrault.

Braugher left his wife, Ami Brabson, who also appeared in Homicide; their three sons Michael, Isaiah, and John Wesley. His brother Charles and mother Sally also mourned the sudden demise of the actor alongside his global fans.

Fans Paid Heartfelt Tribute to André Braugher

Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Andre Braugher in ‘Bad Beat’, (Season 5, episode 505, aired November 7, 2017), ph: Jordin Althaus / ©Fox / courtesy Everett Collection

Brooklyn Nine-Nine has a wide and global fandom with fan-favorite black and gay boss in the precinct, Captain Ray Holt. Fans are saddened by the demise of the actor and mourn the absence that will follow. Fans took to social platforms to pay heartfelt tribute to the actor.

Thank you for all the laughs, Captain Holt. What a talent Andre Braugher was pic.twitter.com/UeiEpMwfMw

— Hope ✨🎄💖 (@HopeMullinax) December 13, 2023

I am so heartbroken, andre braugher you will always be so loved thank you for bringing captain holt to our screens pic.twitter.com/XPOolPJJVf

— j (@janineteaques) December 13, 2023

one of the best things watching brooklyn nine nine was looking forward to captain holt’s sassy comebacks and intellectual jokes every episode thank you for that andre braugher may you rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/6w4QX7QXpq

— chloe (@ladykarevs) December 13, 2023

Andre Braugher was incredible on Homicide, but he was an absolute treasure as Captain Holt on Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

RIP pic.twitter.com/DEO6AIgaoq

— Mike Beauvais (@MikeBeauvais) December 13, 2023

andre braugher had such comedic timing as captain holt. Brooklyn Nine-Nine is one of my faves – this is so sad 😞 pic.twitter.com/FNLh4TYZFb

— Madeline ✨️ (@MeMadeline2) December 13, 2023

Noooooooooooooooo, actually lost for words.

I can’t believe Andre Braugher has passed away – absolutely loved him in Brooklyn 99.

Goodbye captain Holt 🫡♥️ pic.twitter.com/jFMVeit0GI

— Ali (@RoyMustang786) December 13, 2023

Braugher has certainly left fans with heavy hearts. For many, he would be missed in the rewatch of the show. Fans thanked the actor for his acute portrayal of Captain Holt and other characters that imprinted a lasting impact on fans.