«Brooklyn Nine-Nine» and «Homicide: Life on the Street» star Andre Braugher’s cause of death was revealed to be lung cancer. The actor died at the age of 61 Monday.
Andre Braugher’s cause of death has been revealed after the actor died at the age of 61 Monday.
The two-time Emmy Award winner died from lung cancer, his representative confirmed to Fox News Digital. On Monday, his representative announced Braugher had died following a brief illness.
In addition to starring as Capt. Ray Holt on the hit police sitcom «Brooklyn Nine-Nine,» Braugher is also well-known for his role as Det. Frank Pembleton in the police procedural series «Homicide: Life on the Street.»
In 1998, Braugher won his first outstanding lead actor Emmy Award for his performance in «Homicide: Life on the Street.» Braugher starred in the show’s first six seasons from 1993 to 1998. He also earned an Emmy nomination for playing Det. Pembleton in 1996.
Braugher starred alongside Andy Samberg in the comedy series «Brooklyn Nine-Nine» for the series’ eight-season run from 2013 to 2021.
