Tributes pour in after death of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" star André Braugher

André Braugher, who may be best known for portraying Captain Raymond Holt on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, passed away at age 61.

According to Deadline, Braugher passed away on Monday after a short illness.

In addition to Brooklyn Nine-Nine, the two-time Emmy-winning actor was known for the ’90s series Homicide: Life On The Street and Men of a Certain Age.

Deadline reports Braugher was set to star in the upcoming Netflix show Residence. He also recently played a role alongside Christine Baranski in the final season of the Paramount+ drama The Good Fight.

Andre Braugher Dies: Star Of ‘Homicide: Life On The Street’, ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ & Other Series And Films Was 61 https://t.co/tVfJxW4BRF pic.twitter.com/jkQzuwd5VP

— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) December 13, 2023

Fans remember Braugher as Captain Holt

Many fans took to social media on Tuesday to share their favourite moments from Braugher’s time on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, where he played the seemingly no-nonsense police captain of the NYPD’s 99th precinct in Brooklyn, alongside SNL alum Andy Samberg.

Thank you for all the laughs, Captain Holt. What a talent Andre Braugher was pic.twitter.com/UeiEpMwfMw

— Hope ✨🎄💖 (@HopeMullinax) December 13, 2023

my andre braugher rest in peace. he did an amazing job playing captain holt on brooklyn 99 always bringing a smile to my face. lots of love to his family and friends pic.twitter.com/6jE60OEjdz

— elly ☆ (@stahrneal) December 13, 2023

This one hurts.

Captain Holt is one of my top 5 characters ever to sit back and watch and it would put me in a better mood. So many wonderful deliveries. Simply fantastic performance from a wonderful actor.

RIP Andre Braugher. https://t.co/18id4Ua9d1

— Wyatt Arndt (@TheStanchion) December 13, 2023

Other fans suggest he may just be “one of the greatest TV characters.”

Captain Holt is one of the greatest TV characters of the 21st century.

RIP Andre Braugher pic.twitter.com/XmVB8WvCPF

— Richie Flores (@RFlores91) December 13, 2023

I loved this man’s work so much. Captain Holt alone is one of my favourite characters ever! 😭💔 https://t.co/Fn0xU55J5z pic.twitter.com/vdOSBg6bvQ

— Kelsey Wilson (@KelsGoesKaboom) December 13, 2023

In honor of Andre Braugher, aka Captain Holt, here’s my fave gif of him pic.twitter.com/4REaMHBoVD

— kris 🤙⚽️ (@Kristance77) December 13, 2023

RIP to the incredible ANDRE BRAUGHER who played one of my favourite and one of the funniest tv characters of all-time Captain Raymond Holt 🥺🕊️pic.twitter.com/FMzFDZtE2p

— 🫶🏽🖤 (@wateryonce) December 13, 2023

Rest well, Captain Holt.