'I Am Devastated': Terry Crews To Dirk Blocker, Brooklyn Nine-Nine Cast Remember Andre Braugher

Andre Braugher who played the role of Detective Frank Pembleton in cop drama series Homicide: Life on the Street and Captain Raymond Holt in cop comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine has left for his heavenly abode. He died on Monday after a brief illness, his publicist revealed on Tuesday.

Andre Braugher is no more

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Survived by his wife-actress Ami Brabson, sons Michael, Isaiah and John Wesley, brother Charles Jennings and mother Sally Braugher, Braugher had 11 Emmy nominations out of which he received four of them for Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

He won his first Emmy in 1998 for his role in the series Homicide. In 2016, he won another Emmy for lead actor in a miniseries in 2006 for the role of Nick Atwater in Thief.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine's star cast pays tribute to Andre Braugher

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Terry Crews

Terry Crews played Sgt. Terry Jeffords in the show took to Instagram to write, "I¡¯m honored to have known you, laughed with you, worked with you and shared 8 glorious years watching your irreplaceable talent. This hurts. You left us too soon. You taught me so much. I will be forever grateful for the experience of knowing you. Thank you for your wisdom, your advice, your kindness and your friendship. Deepest condolences to your wife and family in this difficult time. You showed me what a life well lived looks like."

Joe Lo Truglio

Joe Lo Truglio who played Charles Boyle said, "So many wonderful stories will be told about Andre but for now, all my love goes to his wife Ami and his three boys, who he loved very much and flew back every weekend from the show to be with. We all know how powerful an actor he was, but even more, Andre knew exactly well his most important role and was deeply proud of it¡­ I miss him so much already. What an honor to work with a man who knew what it was really all about. I feel blessed and thankful. Miss you Capt Holt. Love, Porkchop."

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Dirk Blocker

Dirk Blocker who played played bumbling cop duo Hitchcock said, "I am devastated. I love him. The 9 years I was able to work with him and to just be in his presence was truly a blessing."

Joel McKinnon Miller

Joel McKinnon Miller who played Scully in the series said, "Sending love to Andre¡¯s family and friends and all of us who had the honor of working with him."

Marc Evan Jackson

Marc Evan Jackson who portrayed the role of Kevin Cozner said on Instagram. ¡°O Captain. My Captain."

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NBC and Universal Television

NBC and Universal Television also released a statement: "Andre Braugher was the actor that others in the profession would always aspire to be. He infused Det. Frank Pembleton on Homicide: Life on the Street with both righteous ferocity and quiet dignity. In addition to his prowess as a dramatic actor, his comedy chops were also on full display as the determined and passionate Capt. Holt in Brooklyn Nine-Nine. His performances will continue to inspire future generations and we will miss him tremendously.¡±

Fox Entertainment

Fox Entertainment in its tribute wrote, "Everyone at FOX is devastated by the sudden loss of our friend and colleague, the incredibly talented Andre Braugher. He will most certainly be remembered for his iconic comedic and dramatic roles across both film and television, but he will be remembered mostly for his big heart, kindness and the lasting impact he made on his friends, family and fans everywhere. Andre was the heart and soul of the Nine-Nine and will forever be our Captain. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Andre¡¯s family and loved ones at this time."