Andre Braugher's Cause Of Death Is So Sad

Andre Braugher's official cause of death has been confirmed as lung cancer, per The Hollywood Reporter. The "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" actor died on December 11, 2023, at the age of 61. At the time, Braugher was reported to have died after a "brief illness," leaving heartbroken fans with questions. His publicist later confirmed that Braugher privately dealt with cancer.

Since his death, tributes have poured in for the late actor, as he will be remembered for his roles in projects like "Homicide: Life on the Street" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine." Terry Crews, who co-starred on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," shared a touching tribute to Braugher on social media. He wrote, "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 ... Rest In Peace, Andre. I love you, man." Much of the "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" cast shared touching tributes to Braugher, who starred on the show as Capt. Raymond Holt for the entirety of the show's eight-year run. Melissa Fumero wrote a heartfelt statement to her co-star, saying, "I will remember you calling me Melly Fumé. I will remember so much. I really thought I'd see you again ... It was an honor to be in your orbit for a time, Sir. May you Rest in Peace my friend." Braugher was loved by co-stars and fans, who adored every role he did, even when he had doubts about it.

Andre Braugher's character on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" has made people roll over in laughter. You probably can't imagine the show without him, but in reality the actor was terrified of taking on a comedic role. Before the smash hit series, Braugher was mostly known as a dramatic actor. He had serious roles in his career, including starring in the Civil War-based film "Glory" and playing a stern police detective on "Homicide: Life on the Streets," per People. So, taking on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" was a complete leap in his career, and the actor was frightened.

During a 2020 interview with Variety, Braugher revealed that he was questioning whether he was funny enough leading up to "Brooklyn Nine-Nine." He shared, "I remember turning to my wife and asking her, 'Is this funny?' And she said, 'Yes, of course, you're not being deceived.' But I kept looking at it, saying to myself, is this good? I couldn't really judge."

Although it was scary suddenly transitioning to comedy, Braugher revealed to "Today" in 2015 that challenging himself allowed him to become a better actor. He shared, "I feel as though my mind is expanding, my capabilities as an actor, my ability to mind the comedy is really rising up for the first time in my life, so I'm really happy about this stage — being a part of the show." By taking on the show, Braugher proved there was nothing he couldn't do.