Beloved sitcom star's cause of death revealed
Beloved Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor Andre Braugher’s cause of death has been revealed, just days after his passing.
His publicist confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the 61-year-old actor died of lung cancer on Monday, after previously describing it as a "short-illness".
Braugher was known for his role as the loveable hilarious but stern Captain Raymond Holt, whom he played for eight seasons in the hit police comedy show.
He won two Critics’ Choice Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series and received four Emmy Award nominations, during his time on the show.
Tributes have poured in from his co-stars and fans alike shortly after his passing.
Melissa Fumero, who played the show’s ambitious detective Amy Santiago, recently shared an emotional tribute with some of her favourite memories with Braugher.
“I will remember all the advice you gave me,” she wrote in the caption of a behind-the-scenes photo of her and Braugher laughing together during one of their scenes.
“I will remember all the times we laughed because your laugh was one of the all time greatest laughs to have ever existed. I will remember the deep love and loyalty you had for your family. I will remember it every time I ask work to make time for me to be with my family.
"I will remember how you sent me pictures of Fall trees in [New Jersey] because you knew how much I missed that time of year back east. I will remember you calling me Melly Fumé. I will remember so much,” she added before sharing her condolences to his family.
Chelsea Peretti, who played Gina Linetti who is Captain Holt's lazy but quick-witted assistant also paid tribute to the actor.
She said that she felt "forever lucky to have gone on such a journey" with Braugher - "ringside seat".
"Is it weird that I am also grieving for what Cpt Holt meant to Gina?" she added in her tribute.
Braugher is survived by his wife, actress Ami Brabson, and sons Michael, Isiah and John.
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