After news broke on Tuesday that Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Andre Braugher had died, his co-stars on the cop comedy have come forward to pay tribute to him. Craig Robinson, who played the sometime-criminal kingpin Doug Judy, shared his own memories of the esteemed star in a Q&A attended by The A.V. Club.
Asked what he’ll remember most about Braugher, Robinson responded, “How he would blast hip hop from his dressing room. I had no idea, I was like, ‘Who is that?’ [And] I walked past and he was nodding—He loved it.” The comic added, “He was super cool. He was a gentleman. I looked up to him and I was so honored to be sharing scenes and going back and forth with him. And may he rest in peace, and power, and shout out to his family… God bless them in this time.”
Elsewhere, other cast members shared photos and memories of Braugher on social media. Melissa Fumero, who played Amy Santiago, wrote in part, “I will remember all the advice you gave me. I will remember all the times we laughed because your laugh was one of the all time greatest laughs to have ever existed. I will remember the deep love and loyalty you had for your family. I will remember it every time I ask work to make time for me to be with my family. I will remember how you sent me pictures of Fall trees in NJ because you knew how much I missed that time of year back east. I will remember you calling me Melly Fumé. I will remember so much. I really thought I’d see you again.”
“Will miss your dulcet tones. Forever lucky to have gone on such a journey with you. Ringside seat,” Chelsea Peretti, who played Gina Linetti (the assistant to Braugher’s Captain Holt), wrote on her own Instagram page. “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.”
Marc Evan Jackson, who played Braugher’s on-screen husband, posted a photo of the pair on Twitter/X with the caption, “O Captain My Captain,” while Terry Crews (Sgt. Terry Jeffords) wrote on his Instagram, “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. This hurts. You left us too soon.” He continued, “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.”
Joe Lo Truglio, who played Charles Boyle, highlighted Braugher’s love for his family in his Instagram post, noting that the actor would fly back to the East Coast every weekend while filming. “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,” Lo Truglio wrote in part. “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.”
Scroll on for the Brooklyn Nine-Nine team’s remembrances of Braugher.