The 61-year-old actor was best known for playing Captain Holt on the hit police sitcom.
Braugher enjoyed a prolific career after studying theater at Stanford and Julliard.
He later spent five years as Detective Frank Pembleton on NBCs police dramaHomicide: Life on the Street.
Andre Braugher.Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images
He earned an Emmy for his work on the show in 1998 after being nominated once before in 1996.
The role earned Braugher four Emmy nominations for Best Supporting Actor.
Braughers formerNine-Nineco-stars haveexpressed their grief, celebrating his life with touching tribute posts.
This hurts,“Terry Crewswrote alongside an image of Braugher onInstagram.
“You left us too soon.
You taught me so much.
I will be forever grateful for the experience of knowing you.
Melissa Fumerochimed in as well, posting behind-the-scenes photos of the cast while reminiscing about her time with Braugher.
“I will remember all the advice you gave me,” Fumero wrote.
I will remember the deep love and loyalty you had for your family.
Im grateful to them for allowing us to share eight years with him.
He was committed and passionate about the things he loved.
It laid anchor to the roughest of dialogue.”
Braugher is survived by his wife Ami Brabson and their three sons.
