André Braugher mourned by ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ co-star Terry Crews: ‘You taught me so much’
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Hollywood has lost the beloved “Homicide: Life on The Street” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” actor André Braugher, who died Monday at age 61. From Sheryl Lee Ralph to Terry Crews, friends and industry colleagues are taking to social media to pay tribute.
Braugher’s longtime publicist, Jennifer Allen, confirmed the news to USA TODAY on Tuesday. According to an obituary shared by Allen, the actor died Monday after a brief illness.
“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,” Crews, who played Braugher’s precinct colleague Lt. Terry Jeffords on “Nine-Nine,” shared in an Instagram post Tuesday.
“This hurts. You left us too soon. You taught me so much. I will be forever grateful for the experience of knowing you,” Crews added. “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. Rest In Peace, Andre. I love you, man.”
