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'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' stars pay tribute to Andre Braugher

"O Captain. My Captain."

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Tributes have been pouring in for Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor Andre Braugher, who died on Monday at the age of 61 after "a brief illness," per the BBC.

Braugher had a long-running lead role in Homicide: Life on the Street in the '90s, and appeared in movies like The Mist and City of Angels. But many will likely remember him as deadpan Captain Raymond Holt in the sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine, which ran for eight seasons after being saved by fans when it was cancelled by Fox after Season 6.

Braugher's Brooklyn Nine-Nine co-stars have taken to social media to share their own memories and tributes in the wake of his death.

"Can’t believe you’re gone so soon. I’m honored to have known you, laughed with you, worked with you and shared 8 glorious years watching your irreplaceable talent," wrote Terry Crews, who played Lieutenant Terry Jeffords on the show, on Instagram. "This hurts. You left us too soon. You taught me so much. I will be forever grateful for the experience of knowing you. Thank you for your wisdom, your advice, your kindness and your friendship. Deepest condolences to your wife and family in this difficult time. You showed me what a life well lived looks like.

"Rest In Peace, Andre. I love you, man."                                                                                   

Chelsea Peretti, who played Holt's assistant Gina Linetti, also posted on Instagram as his "sidekick".

"Love you ❤️ Will miss your dulcet tones. Forever lucky to have gone on such a journey with you. Ringside seat," she wrote. "You were so funny to me and the epitome of still waters run deep. I will always cherish our conversations, often with me hanging in your doorway barring your exit, and the insane opportunity to be your sidekick. 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 💔"                                  

Mark Evans Jackson, who played Braugher's onscreen husband Kevin in the show, shared a photo of the two of them alongside the caption, "O Captain. My Captain."

Joe Lo Truglio, who played Detective Charles Boyle, also shared a long tribute on Instagram.

"So many wonderful stories will be told about Andre but for now, all my love goes to his wife Ami and his three boys, who he loved very much and flew back every weekend from the show to be with," Truglio wrote.

"We all know how powerful an actor he was, but even more, Andre knew exactly well his most important role and was deeply proud of it. He spoke often about his sons, and knew how lucky he was to have Ami. I’m grateful to them for allowing us to share eight years with him. He was committed and passionate about the things he loved. And that voice. It laid anchor to the roughest of dialogue.

"What you probably don’t know is that Andre could sing too, and did often at lunch, belting bassy vocals from his dressing room to whatever new music he found. At first, it was odd because well…*it was Andre Braugher crooning at full volume from behind closed doors*…but then very quickly it made all the sense in the world because the man was so full of song and that’s why the world took notice. I miss him so much already. What an honor to work with a man who knew what it was really all about. I feel blessed and thankful. Miss you Capt Holt. Love, Porkchop.💔"                                   

As well as the cast of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, other actors who worked with Braugher have also posted messages. Viola Davis, who starred in a recreation of a Good Times episode alongside the actor, wrote a tribute on Threads.

"I loved every minute of working with you," she wrote. "Your talent, your bottomless heart, your love of your family....your wife. You were a great man. God bless your children, your beautiful wife.....You will be missed."

We will continue to update this story as more tributes come in.

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  1. He was a terrific actor.

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  2. I loved him. This makes me so sad.

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  3. You were the first person I thought of when I heard the news! 💔

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  4. This is so upsetting! Holt was one of my favorite characters on the 99 😢

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    1. sorry just looked it up. what the fuck💔 i just thought of him the other day and was going to rewatch brooklynn nine nine yesterday too. i must’ve known something was up💔

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    2. i just started rewatching with my husband on Sunday 😭

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  6. “I am in incredible pain”😭

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  7. I was watching 99 until yesterday. On german netflix. :(

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    1. best Man at all! :( broke me

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    2. ja man bin bei der 7bten staffel zum 20 mal glaub ich so eine tolle serie ist so scheisse das er gestorben ist ruhe in friden Captain 🕊😭

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  8. No no this is not true THIS IS HOW I FIND OUT NO????

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  9. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  10. Even as someone who never met him, this loss feels too immense. I’m so sorry for his family which includes those at the Nine-Nine.🥺

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  11. We loved you Captain Holt

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  12. Captain Holt meant a lot to so many people. He was certainly #1 in my personal list of the most meaningful, groundbreaking sitcom characters of all time.

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  13. Captain Dad 💔💔 How heartbreaking

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  14. I still don't believe it...

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  15. Rest easy captain I’ll miss Gina and Holt together on their missions, especially when they were at public affairs.❤️❤️

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  16. https://giphy.com/gifs/brooklynninenine-chelsea-peretti-gina-linetti-captain-holt-5Id0gdoZCklJC

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  18. Não consigo acreditar 😭

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  19. One of Chicago’s very own. God rest his beautiful Soul

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  20. Rest in peace ❤️

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  21. https://giphy.com/gifs/brooklynninenine-fox-brooklyn-nine-nine-3o6Zt3NvLbwZrQJVGU

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  22. I miss you, Captain Ray Holt🥹🤍

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  23. I can't. I'm so sad

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  24. What a perfect way to put it. I didn’t know him, just his performances. He was TOO good in his roles. This one hurts. 😢

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  25. We are all grieving cap’n holt. B99 was and always will be a big part of mine and my partners life. I watched the show when I felt sad or had a bad day, I watched b99 during my labour… I watched the show when I learnt he passed. This show has been and is getting me through my postpartum depression. Watching it will never be the same as my heart will ache a little bit 😞

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    1. ❤️❤️❤️ congratulations on your little one and hoping you continue to find moments of joy as you navigate through these times.

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  26. https://giphy.com/gifs/brooklynninenine-fox-brooklyn-nine-1sx4pzHeRVC2tORzQZ

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  27. Tragic loss. It’s been a very very tragic 2 months in which so many important people have left us. 😢😢😢. God bless their souls.

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  28. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

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  29. thinking of all of you… rest easy andre 🕊️

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  30. 💔💔💔💔💔

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  31. 😢We Will miss you so much😢

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  32. Greetings from Chile! He will be missed!

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  33. Nine - nine for ever 😢

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  34. Captain Holt 4ever 😢🖤

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  35. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  36. You feeding off each other was amazing to see. I always looked forward to seeing what Gina would try to get away with,lol. 😢

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  37. 😓😓😓😓😓😓

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  38. I’m so sad like I knew him directly. Rest in Heaven.

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  39. Wha…. I didn’t even know he died.RIP Andre😢

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  40. Oh captain, my captain, you will be missed

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  41. Just no 😞😞😣😣😭

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  42. Nooooooooooooo😢😢😢😢

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  43. so heartbroken 💔💔

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  44. 😢😢😢😢nooooo

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  45. 😢Non ci posso credere... Perché? Il tuo sorriso meraviglioso farà rallegrare gli angeli in paradiso❤️

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  46. What happened, sorry?

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  47. 😢😢je suis triste

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