Andre Braugher’s Cause of Death Revealed as Lung Cancer

Andre Braugher’s cause of death has been revealed to be lung cancer, the actor’s publicist confirmed to Variety. Braugher died December 11 at 61 years old. At the time, his cause of death was announced as due to a “brief illness.” Braugher was only recently diagnosed with lung cancer.

Braugher was best known for performances in NBC’s “Homicide: Life on the Street,” for which he won an Emmy, and Fox’s sitcom “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” for which he was Emmy nominated. He also earned critical acclaim for starring opposite Ray Romano on TNT’s dramedy “Men of a Certain Age.” His additional film and TV roles included a ride variety of genres, from “City of Angels” to “Frequency,” “Poseidon,” “Primal Fear,” “Duets,” “The Mist,” “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer,” “Salt” and “The Gambler.”

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In the wake of Braugher’s passing, many of his former co-stars took to social media platforms to share tributes to him. Terry Crews, who starred opposite Braugher on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” 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. This hurts. You left us too soon.”

“You taught me so much,” Crews continued. “I will be forever 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.”

Fellow “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” co-star Melissa Fumero wrote: “I will remember all the advice you gave me. I will remember all the times we laughed because your laugh was one of the all time greatest laughs to have ever existed. I will remember the deep love and loyalty you had for your family. I will remember it every time I ask work to make time for me to be with my family.”

“Love you,” added Chelsea Peretti, who played Gina Linetti in “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” “Will miss your dulcet tones. Forever lucky to have gone on such a journey with you.

Braugher is survived by his wife Ami Brabson, who also appeared in “Homicide: Life on the Street,” and three children.

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