The star of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and "Homicide: Life On The Street" passed away at the age of 61

Emmy-winning actor Andre Braugher died earlier this week at age 61. He had been diagnosed with lung cancer a few months prior to his death, his publicist says. Braughers was diagnosed with the disease months before his death. He died at the age of 61.

Actor Andre Braugher died at 61-years-old Monday due to a brief illness, his publicist Jennifer Allen told CNN. Braughers starred in the comedy series 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' and 'Homicide: Life On The Street' He also appeared in the film "Homicide on the Street"

Emmy-winning actor Andre Braugher dies at 61. He starred in "Frequency" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" He was 61 years old. He was Emmy-nominated for "Fremerendum" and won an Emmy award for his role in the show.