Star of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Andre Braugher, dies at 61

Andre Braugher, the actor who portrayed Captain Raymond Holt in the hit comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine and as Detective Frank Pembleton in Homicide, has died after suffering from a brief illness.
Well-known for his distinctive deep voice and natural fitness, Braugher perfectly suited the law enforcement officer role and played the role perfectly in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
He was 61.
According to Enews, Braugher’s cause of death was a brief illness, but more details surrounding his passing are yet to be made public.
Born in 1962 in Chicago, Braugher made his screen debut in the 1986 movie ‘Glory’ where Union soldier in one of the American civil war’s earliest African American regiments alongside Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington, the movie went on to bag three Oscars awards.
He bagged two Critics Choice Awards for best-supporting actor in a comedy series during his career. He was also a four-time Emmy nominee for his performance as Holt in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette

Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Faith
Pope Francis becomes first in 100 years to choose tomb outside Vatican
“The place is already prepared. I want to be buried in Santa Maria Maggiore,” the pontiff said.

Rights
Federal High Court judges are ‘lone rangers’: CJN Ariwoola
“If you need to take a break to consult your notes, consult your books before you rule; no application by counsel is simple,” Mr Ariwoola advised the judges.

Rights
UN demands better funding, criticises countries rejecting refugees
On Wednesday, the UN official criticised attempts by governments to keep refugees out.

Politics
Kebbi: Governor Idris signs N250 billion 2024 budget into law
On November 22, the governor presented the budget proposal of N250.1 billion for the 2024 fiscal year to the parliament.

Politics
Ondo assembly confirms receiving Gov Akeredolu’s letter transferring power to Aiyedatiwa
Mr Akeredolu had, in July, similarly written to the legislative to request medical leave and returned to the country on September 7.

Lagos
Poor network, scam forcing us to reject e-transfer despite cash scarcity: Lagos traders
Ufuoma Nnaji, a roasted yam and plantain seller, said she was worried about a “fake transfer alert” to dupe her.