Terry Crews, Andre Braugher and Sheryl Lee Ralph.Photo:Frazer Harrison/Getty; Michael Loccisano/Getty; Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty
Frazer Harrison/Getty; Michael Loccisano/Getty; Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty
Stars across Hollywood are reacting to the death ofAndre Braugher.
PEOPLE confirmed that the actor, known for his roles in shows such asHomicide: Life on the StreetandBrooklyn Nine-Nine,died on Monday after a recent illnessat the age of 61.
One of the first to speak out wasTerry Crews, whoworked with the actor onBrooklyn Nine-Nine.
Andre Braugher and Terry Crews on Brooklyn Nine Nine.FOX Image Collection via Getty
FOX Image Collection via Getty
“Can’t believe you’re gone so soon. 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,” Crews, 55, wrote onInstagram.
Crews praised Braugher for teaching him “so much” and expressed that he was “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,” he added.
Niecy Nash-Bettsalso reflected on working with Braugher on the hit sitcom, and wrote in her ownInstagram post, “RIP@andrebraugher🥺 we so much fun on set of@brooklyn99when I played his sister. Just a real cool guy….. my deepest condolences to his friends & family 🙏🏾.”
Andre Braugher.Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Viola Davissharedan Instagram tributefor her costar inABC’s secondLive in Front of a Studio Audiencespecial, writing, “Heartbreaking. You went way too soon. I loved every minute of working with you….your talent, your bottomless heart, your love of your family….your wife. You were a great man. God bless your children, your beautiful wife ….. You will be missed Andre 💔🕊️🙏🏿.”
Marc Evan Jackson, who played Braugher’s onscreen husband inBrooklyn Nine-Nine, shared a touching photo of the two onX, formally known as Twitter, and wrote, “O Captain. My Captain.”
The official Peacock andBrooklyn Nine-NineInstagramaccounts shared ajoint postthat read, “Always our Captain. We love you, Andre.”
“So sad and heartbroken. What a loss for all of us who knew and loved and admired you,“Mariska Hargitaywrote onInstagram. “I’ve never met anyone like you. Full of grace, full of light. Elegant, noble, clear, curious, nuanced, generous, eminently human and real. A consummate artist and meticulous craftsman. There was nothing you couldn’t do. We lost one of the great hearts.
Andre Braugher.Jamie McCarthy/Getty
Jamie McCarthy/Getty
“I mourn not only the loss of an extraordinary actor but, more profoundly, the departure of a warm and kind soul. His talent was undeniable, but it was his genuine kindness that truly set him apart. Rest well,” Rhimes added.
The Wirecreator David Simonwrote onX, “Andre Braugher. God. I’ve worked with a lot of wonderful actors. I’ll never work with one better. Stunned and thinking of Ami and his sons and so many memories of this good man that are now a blessing. But too damn soon.”
Nick Cannonshared a black-and-white image of himself and Braugher onInstagram. “🕊️ A Brilliant and Beautiful Soul! Now Set Free! To be absent from the Body is to be present with the Lord! Rest in Paradise King🙏🏾,” Cannon wrote.
Ryan Michelle Batheshared an article about the news onXand wrote, “May he rest well. My heart goes out to his loved ones.” Bathe is married to Sterling K. Brown, who guested onBrooklyn Nine-NineandHack,which also starred Braugher.
ArrowstarKirk Acevedoshared a photo of Braugher onXand wrote, “Andre Braugher, Rest in peace. Loved watching him work. Anytime he entered a scene, he commanded attention. Terrible loss and taken away from his family and friends way too soon” Also onX,Sheryl Lee Ralphwrote, “This really shook me! RIP Andre!”
In his tribute,Al Rokershared a photo with Braugher onInstagramand remembered him for his “honesty and integrity.”
“So sad hearing about the passing of@andrebraugherat 61 years old. His honesty and integrity shone through every role he portrayed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.#andrebraugher,” Roker added.
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Throughout his career, Braugher received11 Emmy nominations. He won his first Emmy in 1998 for outstanding lead actor in a drama series forHomicideand secured his second win for the 2006 miniseriesThief.
source: people.com
