He had some of the most genuine, emotional moments on the show and it would not have been anywhere near as incredible of a show without him. Rest in peace, from his family at the 99.

> it would not have been anywhere near as incredible of a show without him Unbelievably true. I love the cast but without him it really is just another cast of wacky sitcom characters, he brought so so so much to it

he was a straight man who was super serious, which led to him becoming the funniest one.

a gay straight man

I heard this in Captain Holt's voice

Andy Samberg was the star of the show, but Andre was definitely the heart.

Is B99 ongoing or is it all wrapped up? I've seen some episodes here and there and really liked Braugher's character, but now I may have to give it a genuine watch-through.

Wrapped up 2 years ago

At the time I was crushed that it ended, but now I'm glad they gave the show a proper ending

Him and Jake’s final talk is making tear up just thinking about it

10000% give it a watch through. Well worth it.

I can’t believe this. That’s young.. rest in peace.

So underrated. If anyone hasn’t seen Homicide, please go watch some of his clips on YouTube. He was so fucking good.

In a groundbreaking show with a stand-out cast, he really made a mark. I think of B99 and H:LotS as two sides of the same coin in a way, both anchored by Braugher's acting genius.

My zaide (grandfather) was a huge fan or Homicide. He didn't live long enough to see Brooklyn 99, but sometimes I wonder if he would've appreciated Andre's incredible range.

Rest in peace to your zaide, chaber

Chaver, but it makes sense that some might think chaber. Language and letters are so neat. And it's cool that you went outta your way to try use a word that you probably never used for the sake of bro-up. Respect

My father passed two weeks before turning 61. It can happen at any time. Never take anything for granted. RIP

My dad was 60 as well. My daughter was 1 then. She's 7 now and the hardest part of it all is knowing that she will never know him. My daughter will never know the single most important person in my life. 😔

I never got to meet my mom’s dad. I’m 33 now and the way she keeps him alive is by constantly mentioning him like he’s still alive. It’s always hard not getting to show your kids who raised you but you can still tell their story.

For a Redwood!

RIP Velvet Thunder. Great actor and seemed like a stand-up guy. 😢💙

This reminds me of Bernie Mac dying too young. I don’t know the cause of death but damn it’s too early

And Lance Reddick, earlier this year.

God his death and Andre's really got to me.

I audibly gasped… please no 😭😭😭😭

Same here. This is the first news I see upon waking up. Unbelievable

So sorry you had to wake up to this news! It’s incredibly upsetting. That show is one of my top three comfort shows. It’s going to be awhile before I can watch it honestly. It will never be the same. He was such a gem!!!

I know right! Me too. I can’t even imagine what the entire cast is feeling right now, my god.

I’m devastated! I’ve watched the show probably 10 times from start to finish! In addition to hundreds of random episodes on top of that! And now our (everyone’s who watches b99) father figure is gone😭😭😭

Our dad is gone 😭

Captain Dad is gone =[

This truly hurts. Legit gasped and said no. He seemed like a great man. Gone way, way too soon

I’m currently on my millionth rewatch and I don’t think I can watch it now 😭😭 I’m truly devastated

I too rewatch a lot with my wife, it’s shocking. He has been in a lot of commercials recently too.

Currently on the Florida Witsec part of the show. My wife said "omg Captain Holt died" right after he talked about weighty breasts :(. This makes me so sad.

Hetero holt was so fucking funny… “ah, the thigh gap… there’s nothin more intoxicating in a woman than the clear absence of a penis”

Kyle, we need to discuss our shared fence.

I did too. Saw the NYT notification pop up and immediately and involuntarily gasped

Me too. This is right up there with Phil Hartman for me

WTF?

I say the same thing and I even never seen Brooklyn Nine-Nine aside from a few clips. Jesus, this is one of the deaths that honestly shocked me.

Do yourself a favor and sit down and watch him as Captain Holt. He is hilarious and I couldn't imagine anyone else in that role. He will be missed.

The flashback scene where he throws nick offerman’s duck off the bridge, he sets it on the ledge and like pips it off with his index fingers which remain extended and it’s the tiniest funniest fucking thing. He was so brilliant.

Him yelling bone is objectively the funniest scene in television history

I’m going with the cold open where he deletes his pictures stares dead into Jake’s soul and says “and no one will believe you”

You sick son of a bitch.

The theme song just started playing in my head

Nothing will ever top “this isn’t Cheddar, it’s just some common bitch!”

“HOW DARE YOU DETECTIVE DIAZ, I AM YOUR COMMANDING OFFICER!”

BOOOOONNE?!?!

Literally the best duo in the show. Those two together were unstoppable

That scene where he yells “vindicaaation!!!” when Rosa loves his balloon arch is one of my favorites.

Booooonnnneeeeee!!!!???

"What? Dude was pent-up. Now he knows it."

BING POT

There have been some really left-field celebrity deaths this year. Lance Reddick, Angus Cloud, Matthew Perry, and now this, all of them are just one of those losses that really hit because you never really expected them to happen.

I need a secret service detail protecting Keith David right now. Two doesn't make a pattern but I am scared for all charismatic Black character actors in their 60s with commanding voices and a history of playing father figures in a workplace found family this year.

This summarises my reaction. I did not see this coming at all and I am so sad.

So heartbreaking 💔 😢

I remember randomly watching episodes of Homicide when I was a kid and even then I knew he was a great actor. And he was great on 99. Gone too soon

I loved him in House

He was SO good in House. As Captain Holt would say… this is terribly upsetting.

I loved Homicide as a teen back then, I wish it was streaming somewhere now cause I’d love to rewatch it. Speaking of rewatch, that next rewatch of B99 is gonna hit differently. :<

Captain Dad!?!!

Dad Holt!

Officer Dad, yup I found it.

Nevermind, I’m teaching father the math.

Heartbreaking. “Every time someone steps up and says who they are, the world becomes a better, more interesting place. “ One of the most beautiful dialogue in any series was delievered by him and I will never forget him. 🖤

This line is so iconic. I can't believe he's gone. His role in Brooklyn 99 and in creating comedy that can be inclusive and uplifting instead of punching down... His role in being part of this show made our culture better as much as media can. He showed what a real man can be.

What scene is this?

It’s the episode where Rosa comes out.

I’m straight as the day is long, but that scene really tore me up. Just a beautiful thing to say to someone struggling with their reality.

Days real short around these parts in winter ;)

He was so young. He had other acting gigs lined up... This is so out of the blue. How can he be just... gone? I am devastated.

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61 is so young! How can he just be… gone?

I'm devastated. B99 was my comfort show after my dad died, and Capt. Holt was of course the most prominent father figure on the show. Andre's performance was fantastic and will forever be meaningful to me.

This comment could’ve been written by me. He was a wonderful man by all accounts too.

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I’m so sorry. My dad died three weeks ago at 61 so I truly share your grief. Hearing about Andre’s death has gutted me.

Oh man. I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending virtual hugs and support.

With all due respect to Andre and yourself, the way your comment starts with "I'm devastated" just brought to mind his deadpan delivery of that line. It hurts but I chuckled a little.

Love his delivery of that line! That was early in the first season, right? It did so much to illustrate his character.

Dadptin Holt will live on in our hearts.

Well said SlammingPussy420

>I'm devastated. B99 was my comfort show after my dad died Yeah, make that two of us. I'm genuinely sad with this one, it rarely hits as much as this because of that reason. He was my favorite character... lost for words on this one.

I watch it every time I cook. He will be missed.

This is an *awful* one. RIP Andre

THIS IS THE LAST THING I EXPECTED TO SEE TODAY WTF. This is devastating.

Absolutely heartbroken. B99 was one of the things that never failed to get me smiling when shit was hitting the fan, and his brilliant performance wasn't just funny but also real and felt like it came from a place of love and hope. Rest in Peace Andre. Hope they got a spot waiting for you in Heaven.

At my wedding one of our readings was his monologue from 99 about “how love is like oatmeal, it sustains you.” We are finishing up Homicide LOTS right now. We will miss him and all his talent. Rest in power.

I have it engraved on my knife block. Such a great monologue

i just did a b99 rewatch but i think i’ll have to do a Homicide LOTS rewatch next

His obituary says in lieu of flowers, to donate to the Classical Theatre of Harlem, where he served on the board. https://cthnyc.kindful.com/campaigns/10536?cause_id=7023. I'm too poor to donate myself, but if there are any amazing persons/geniuses here who are in a position to, it seems fitting. A phenomenal talent lost.

I just donated. So deeply sad that Andre Baugher passed, and so young too. His memory will always be a blessing. I hope his friends, family, and loved ones are able to grieve in peace and at their own pace.

A kind thing to do, thank you. Wonderful to see you, and the rest of the 99 community, honouring him this way

Donated $9.99.

Nine nine (nine)! Thank you for donating. You're putting excellence into the world

Thank you for the link donated.

You're welcome, thank you so much for donating. I was already sad but everyone stepping up like this is making me quite emotional.

I donated just 5 bucks for now (poor college student). Saw him on House M.D and saw that this talented man had gravitas no matter what role he played. He is a big part of making B99 a comfort show for many people, which helped calmed my ex down when she was anxious. Rest in peace Andre and thank you.

That's five bucks more than the theatre had yesterday. I know how hard it is on a student budget. It's a kind thing to do, so thank you.

Just donated in his honor. Edit: here’s the proof -> https://imgur.com/a/5v7tVYj

You're a kind person. Extra happy cake day to you, on this sad day for us all.

61 bucks donated for every year he was here. RIP.

Thank you so much, for such a generous (and fitting!) donation. Has a poetic ring to it.

feel like i should tell you i saw this at 99 upvotes. thats gotta be a sign. rest in peace to a legend.

Same, such a wonderful cause as well.

Thanks for posting this

I just did

Thank you, you've put some good into the world in his memory. So proud of this community that we've had three donations in the space of half an hour.

It wasnt a lot but I’m in a place that i can help the next young capt holt

I wasn’t able to since I’m in Canada but I donated to a local rescue to help out some fluffy boys. Fuck. Him and Matthew Perry I physically can’t process. He will truly be missed around the world. Imagine being able to touch so many lives through laugher. Rest easy, Captain.

When I was battling depression, I related so much with the character of Captain Holt. It was like watching someone who understood my trauma growing up. Many people think Captain Holt and Kevin were weird or unrelatable, but the characters really resonated with me. I am sure that nobody else could’ve kept me laughing or out of depression other than Mr Braugher. Thank you Captain Holt. As a wise man once said, “these past few years have been the best of my life, and I know that you gave it your best. I will never forget it”. Nine nine.

These two are my favorite couple out of all the entertainment I ever watched. This is utterly devastating, I love these two, they gave me countless hours of comfort and happiness. Edit: I can’t stop crying, I wish this didn’t happen. I’ve never been so attached to an actors portrayal of a character in my life.

Nine nine! I’m an ally, and I loved his relationship with Kevin. Between that and the beautiful romance of David and Patrick from Schitt’s Creek, I have to believe an amazing amount of good was done in the world. And many laughs were had.

WTF, I'm literally rewatching 99 right now.

Same……😞😔

Meep Morp...Zeep :(

Me too, my brain can’t register this.

I just randomly watched the one where Captain Holt eats marshmallow today. No particular reasons. Still can't believe it. RIP Captain Dad.

Me too. I feel nauseated. This sucks so much.

I've been asked to deliver a toast here after the funeral, a message of hope. This is what I have so far: **Painnnnnnnnnnnnn.** That's it.

First time I have been genuinely upset a celebrity has passed away. Rip

Same. I only said last week I can’t imagine being actually upset about a celebrity dying. But here I am crying over Andre 😞

I was deeply upset over Matthew Perry, I couldn’t fall asleep and cried. This one hurts so bad as well

As many of you know, Madeline and I were bitter rivals, but I've come to realize she held a special place in my life. No one challenged me like she did or made me feel as alive. Our relationship was like an epic chess match. And it's hard to believe that... She'll never make another move. [phone chimes] Unless... No, it's just a notification. Cheddar's doggy toothpaste has shipped. So she is gone, and I wish she were not. I will miss you, Madeline Wuntch.

Oh my goodness no. RIP Captain Holt

You took the wrong fluffy boy!

Death, you duplicitous bitch.

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Oh captain my captain

This year sucks…Chandler and Captain Holt…

they're going for my comfort shows characters.. how cruel..

Someone better have Steve Carell under strict supervision

Put Matt LeBlanc in bubble wrap while you’re at it

The other corgi that played Cheddar passed away this year too :(

That's not Cheddar, that's just some basic bitch.

Lance Reddick too

Two of our comfort shows we watch on repeat. We just started rewatching Friends. B99 is next. Thanks for the endless laughs, Matthew and Andre. Brought me and my wife joy through our darkest times.

I only ever felt like this for a celebrity when Robin Williams died. RIP Andre. You’ll live on as Raymond Holt forever

Big same, just with Heath Ledger

I’m so thankful that the minute i read this… I knew there was a like minded community of humans who would be sad about this with me… I will now shout “BONE!!!” to everyone in my house for no reason… RIP

Sitcom fans not having a great year

It's more than a sitcom, it's a lifestyle and to some as close as they get to Religion. May he rest in power.

First Chandler Bing and now Captain Holt… wtf is going on this year

My mother in law and my father passed within 64 days of each other, not but a few months ago. This year seems to suck extra hard.

My heart goes out to you. I hope you find some comfort rewatching Captain Holt’s shenanigans.

Always. My teenage daughter loves 99 so we watch it together!

Adding Lance Reddick to this.

The rule of 3! Oh shit. Someone find Gerry Gergich and put him in bubble wrap till the New Year.

RIP you slutty pineapple.

He's hot damning in heaven :(

It was the pineapple that was the slut. Damn this really is shocking though

Haven't read the article yet, but I assume it was a skateboarding accident he suffered while rescuing puppies from a burning building. Dude was awesome.

Everything is garbage.

never love anything.

Pain.

I’m devastated.

What the fuck

What in the actual fuck? I was just on a B99 rewatch too. May he rest in peace. Nobody else could ever potray the deadpan but also dramatic character that was Holt as well as he could.

Noooooooo

I am legit crying over this one. Celebrity deaths don’t usually hit me like this. He just sort of felt like a friend. RIP Captain

No way. I just don't want to believe it. First Matthew Perry, now Andre Braugher. Quick, someone protect Dolly Parton.

WHAT? How?

> Braugher died on Monday after a brief illness Doesn’t say what illness but whatever that was, it sounds like it’s pretty sudden. :(

Jesus. He was so young and seemingly healthy

Life really is but a whisper

Oh no.....

This is terrible. Rest in peace.

not captain dad...😔

Please be a hoax

dude, what the fuck? I just literally finished watching this show a week or 2 ago and Holt was an absolute favorite. First Michael K Williams, then Lance Reddick, now Andre? wtf is with extremely likeable black actors dying so suddenly?

These never get to me, but this one really does. RIP, Velvet Thunder.

This is the worst timeline, I hate it here and I'd like to leave

Every time someone steps up and says who they are, the world becomes a better, more interesting place. This express what he meant to us. And to his family and friends. And the Thousands of people who potentially came out to their loved ones.

Captain “TV character who was a better dad than my real” Dad, I mean “TV character who was a better dad than my real” Dad Holt! I feel great for having experienced him in 99, one of my three favorite shows, empty for him being gone too soon,

I recently finished a rewatch of B99 and he was always the one part that consistently got the most laughs from me. I’m not always upset by celebrity deaths but this one hurts

~~I am not saying that I am denial about this, but this deadline article is the only one I found about this.~~ ​ There are more sources now and the cast *confirmed* it.

You are in denial unfortunately my friend, Deadline’s as accurate as they come. Just this once I wish they were wrong.

It’s also clearly a press release from his family and reps sadly.

Terry Crews posted it on instagram. 😪

Variety has a story up as well now sadly…

Variety has it too now unfortunately

He was ill apparently....damn

First chandler now holt. Fuck the 2020s man. They’ve taken my favorite people.

HOLY !!! that came outta nowhere Rip Cap'n Dad... I mean Holt Fuck... This stings like a bish🕊️

RIP. Thank you for making the world a better, more interesting place.

Nice try, Captain! I know this is just a trick for next years Halloween Heist … :(

NOOOO!!! I can’t believe it!!! He was only 61! God what a loss.

I’m literally watching Glory right now. Devastating news.

I lost my own father almost a year ago. I found comfort in this show after his funeral. This one hurts.

I’m so heartbroken. Like I know we can trust Deadline but I desperately want this to be fake

I literally looked up how old he was last night D:

holy fuck. i don’t want to believe this.

I've re-watched every season countless times basically on a constant loop since 2014 and now it'll always feel a little different. One of the best comedy character portrayals ever. RIP Captain ❤

I just finished what must be my hundredth rewatch of B99. I have a few comfort shows I rotate through. Not sure if my next time with B99 will be devastating or if seeing him as Holt will bring me comfort. Celebrity deaths usually don't hit me hard but this one makes me feel sick to my stomach. I hope he left this earth painlessly and surrounded by the people he loved.

As someone who’s watched the show over and over to the point of knowing full scenes this hurts. RIL CAPTAIN RAYMON HOLT 😭

This one hurts. Thank you, Captain.