Andre Braugher's Death: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Cast Members Honor His Legacy

Emmy Award-Winner André Braugher Passes Away at 61: A Look Back at His Illustrious Career André Braugher, renowned for his roles in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" on NBC and the critically acclaimed '90s series "Homicide: Life on the Street," has passed away at the age of 61. His death was confirmed by his longtime publicist, Jennifer Allen, who announced that Braugher succumbed to a brief illness on Monday. The Chicago-born actor, a graduate of both Stanford and Juilliard, first gained significant attention with his performance in the 1989 historical drama "Glory," alongside stars Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman. Braugher's most memorable role was as Det. Frank Pembleton in NBC's "Homicide," a role he held for seven seasons. The show, inspired by a book by David Simon of "The Wire" fame, helped Braugher earn his first Emmy in 1998 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. He later secured another Emmy in 2006 for his lead role in the FX miniseries "Thief," further cementing his place as a distinguished actor in television history.