Andre Braugher Andre Braugher plays Capt. Raymond Holt on the final episode of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," which aired in September 2021. (John P. Fleenor/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images, File)
By Theresa Seiger, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Actor Andre Braugher died Monday of lung cancer, his longtime publicist confirmed to news outlets on Thursday.
Jennifer Allen told The New York Times that Braugher, 61, was diagnosed with lung cancer a few months before his death. Earlier, she said he had died after a brief illness.
The Emmy-award winning actor appeared in dozens of roles over his decades long career.
He was best known for portraying Detective Frank Pembelton in “Homicide: Life on the Street” from 1993 to 1998 and later for playing Capt. Raymond Holt in “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” from 2013 to 2021.
“Can’t believe you’re gone so soon,” Braugher’s “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” co-star Terry Crews wrote in a tribute on social media following his death. “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.”
Braugher is survived by his wife, Ami Brabson, and three children, according to Variety.
Through the years HOMICIDE: LIFE ON THE STREET -- Season 1 -- Pictured: Andre Braugher as Det. Frank Pembleton (Photo by NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images) (NBC/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
Through the years Actor Andre Braugher mugging while stepping into swimming pool as son Michael & wife Amy Brabson wade in behind him at the Trident Villas & Hotel. (Photo by Mario Ruiz/Getty Images) (Mario Ruiz/Getty Images)
Through the years British actor Cary Elwes, American actors Andre Braugher and Matthew Broderick on the set of Glory, based on the book by Lincoln Kirstein, and directed by Edward Zwick. (Photo by TriStar Pictures/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images) (Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images)
Through the years Michael Rooker, Mae Whitman and Andre Braugher during "Thief" Los Angeles Premiere - After Party at Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles, CA, United States. (Photo by Jesse Grant/WireImage) (Jesse Grant/WireImage)
Through the years Actor Andre Braugher backstage at the Emmy Awards Show, August 27 2006, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bob Riha, Jr./Getty Images) (Bob Riha Jr/Getty Images)
Through the years FILE - Andre Braugher holds the award for outstanding lead actor in a miniseries or a movie for his work on "Thief" at the 58th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, Aug. 27, 2006, in Los Angeles. Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor best known for his roles on the series “Homicide: Life on The Street” and “Brooklyn 99,” died Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, at age 61. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File) (REED SAXON)
Through the years Sam Waterston, Margaret Colin, Michael Stuhlbarg, Lauren Ambrose and Andre Braugher during the Curtain Call for Hamlet at the 2008 Shakespeare in the Park opening night on June 17, 2008 at Delacorte Theater in Central Park in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic) (Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic)
Through the years NEW YORK, NY - JULY 09: Andre Braugher and Courtney B. Vance attend the 2013 Inclusion In The Arts' Champion Of Diversity Award presentation on July 9, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images) (Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
Through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 01: Actors Andre Braugher (L) and Andy Samberg speak onstage during the "Brooklyn NINE-NINE" panel discussion at the FOX portion of the 2013 Summer Television Critics Association tour - Day 9 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on August 1, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: Actor Andre Braugher arrives at the 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on September 22, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 25: Actor Andre Braugher attends the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 25, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Through the years FILE - Andre Braugher arrives at An Evening With "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" at Bing Theatre, May 7, 2015, in Los Angeles. Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor best known for his roles on the series “Homicide: Life on The Street” and “Brooklyn 99,” died Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, at age 61. (Photo by Rich Fury/Invision/AP, File) (Rich Fury/Rich Fury/Invision/AP)
Through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 08: Actors Andy Samberg (L) and Andre Braugher of the television show "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" speaks during the NBC segment of the Television Critics Association Press Tour at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on August 8, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Through the years FILE - Andre Braugher, a cast member in the television series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," poses for a portrait at CBS Radford Studios, Nov. 2, 2018, in Los Angeles. Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor best known for his roles on the series “Homicide: Life on The Street” and “Brooklyn 99,” died Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, at age 61. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 13: Andre Braugher attends the red carpet event for "She Said" during the 60th New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on October 13, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for FLC) (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for FLC)
Through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 02: (L-R) Robert King, Nyambi Nyambi, Michael Boatman, Sarah Steele and André Braugher attend "The Good Fight" Series Finale Red Carpet & Event on November 02, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Paramount+) (Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Paramount+)
Through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 02: (L-R) André Braugher and Ami Brabson attend "The Good Fight" Series Finale Red Carpet & Event on November 02, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Paramount+) (Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Paramount+)