
Andre Braugher, the star of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Homicide: Life on the Street, Men of a Certain Age and Glory has died at the age of 61.
The actor's death was confirmed by his agents, who said that it came after a brief illness.
Braugher often portrayed a police officer during his career, performing both in dramatic and comedic roles. Born in Chicago, he graduated from Stanford University before attending The Juilliard School for drama.
He played a Union soldier who joins an all-African American regiment in the 1989 film Glory.
Braugher also stood out in his role as Captain Raymond Holt on Fox-NBC sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine, which ran from 2013-21.
He is survived by his wife, actress Ami Brabson, who he met on the set of Homicide, and his three sons.