Andre Braugher’s cause of death has been revealed.
The “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” star died after a months-long battle with lung cancer, his rep confirmed to Pvnew Thursday.
The spokesperson shared that Braugher had been diagnosed with the disease “a few months” prior to his death Monday.
The publicist previously had only shared that the beloved actor died from a brief illness at the age of 61.
Braugher was best known for playing a Baltimore homicide detective named Frank Pembleton on the ’90s police procedural series “Homicide: Life on the Street.”
More recently, his role as Raymond Holt on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” alongside Andy Samberg and Terry Crews, earned him two Critics Choice Awards and four Emmy nominations.
Several of Braugher’s former colleagues took to social media to honor him this week after his death.
“Can’t believe you’re gone so soon,” Crews, 55, wrote via Instagram.
“I’m honored to have known you, laughed with you, worked with you and shared 8 glorious years watching your irreplaceable talent.”
The ex-NFL player added, “This hurts. … I will be forever grateful for the experience of knowing you” before concluding, “You showed me what a life well lived looks like. Rest In Peace, Andre. I love you, man.”
Meanwhile, Chelsea Peretti, who played Gina Linetti on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” wrote on Instagram, “Is it weird that I am also grieving for what Captain Holt meant to Gina?
“I really hoped and knew I would see you again. Hate that I won’t
