Braugher, who played Capt.
Raymond Holt for eight seasons, died at age 61.
Brooklyn Nine-Ninehaslost a member of its squad.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine.Jordin Althaus/NBC
“Always our Captain.
Raymond Holt for eight seasons, haddied at the age of 61following a brief illness.
NBC saved the show, picking the series up for an additional three seasons until its conclusion in 2021.
Andre Braugher on Brooklyn Nine-Nine.FOX Image Collection via Getty
Jordin Althaus/NBC
Both of the show’s previous networks shared tributes to Braugher on Tuesday.
Andre was the heart and soul of the Nine-Nine and will forever be our Captain.
Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Andre’s family and loved ones at this time.”
Frank Pembleton on ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ with both righteous ferocity and quiet dignity.
Holt in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
His performances will continue to inspire future generations and we will miss him tremendously."
Co-creator Dan Goorpreviously talked to EWabout casting Braugher because of his ties toHomicide: Life on the Street.
We did an audition with him, and we didn’t know if he was funny.
“We’re not doingReno 911orPolice Squad.
But this is Ned Beatty and Yaphet Kotto, 20 years later.
It’s not a direct parallel, but it’s a funny reversal.”
