Andre Braugher: Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Captain Raymond Holt dies aged 61

 

Andre Braugher, the star of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Homicide: Life on the Street, has died aged 61 following a brief illness.

Braugher often portrayed police officers during his career, performing both in dramatic and comedic roles. 

He won two Emmy Awards, from a total 11 nominations across his career, for his roles in Homicide and Thief.

Terry Crews, who played Terry Jeffords in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, paid tribute to Braugher's "irreplaceable talent".