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Andre Braugher: Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Captain Raymond Holt Dies Aged 61

89 points by shrikant 3y ago

tapeloop 3y ago
:'(, 61 is no age at all
namanyayg 3y ago
First Chandler and now Captain Holt :'(
Karupan 3y ago
One of my favourite sitcom characters and Andre has did a great job with the way his character development over time. Gone way too soon. Nine nine!
Taniwha 3y ago
Frank Pendleton in the box was some of the best TV ever
- Taniwha 3y ago
  Remember: You have the right to be silent .... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DH4FdxKCNg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DH4FdxKCNg
- arp242 3y ago
  Didn't watch Homicide until last year, and at first it was really jarring to see Braugher as Pembleton because it's such a different character from Holt. And that's of course praise for Braugher because he did such a great job with two completely different characters.
mhh__ 3y ago
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- jncfhnb 3y ago
  Rejecting everyone but the straight man in a comedy is a very captain holt perspective
  - mhh__ 3y ago
    It's not very good comedy. Maybe I'm missing something, or I just find Andy samberg insufferable.
    - deleted 3y ago
      [deleted]
    - yuppie_scum 3y ago
      Great ensemble cast of characters with neuroses, a bit of world building with great recurring characters, witty writing. There’s a lot of heart in the writing and acting too, it’s easy to care for these characters even though they are zany goofballs. I would claim it is truly the last great network TV sitcom unless there’s something newer I’m missing. Oh yeah and Terry Crews is just amazing.
    - arp242 3y ago
      Great, that's perfectly fine; everyone likes or dislikes some things. Nothing wrong with that. But not posting your opinion is something you're allowed to do... In fact "knowing when to shut the fuck up" is the major factor that distinguishes an asshole from a non-asshole.
      - subtra3t 3y ago
        I don't think expressing one's opinion in a way that is not derogatory to anybody would be akin to being an asshole. Sure maybe the comment would've been a bit more appropriate at another time but they specifically complemented Braugher's performance.
        fortyseven 3y ago
vegardx 3y ago
This makes me feel sad. I'm sad! Brooklyn Nine-Nine will never be the same without him. He carried the role as Captain Raymond Holt so well.
- alexdns 3y ago
  Brooklyn Nine-Nine was cancelled 2 years ago of course its not going to be the same
  - kthartic 3y ago
    You know that's not what they meant.
    - CoastalCoder 3y ago
      Actually, I too thought the GP was referring to future seasons.
      - kthartic 3y ago
        They were (I believe). It's the "of course its not going to be the same" part that's OP just being a smart-ass. Only the first part of the sentence was needed. Besides, even if they did know the show was cancelled, it still impacts how one views the show knowing one of it's major cast members is dead. Same with Matt Perry (Chandler) passing away recently - that knowledge will forever change Friends, despite the last season being in 2004.
    - alexdns 3y ago
      OK what do they meant ? How would Brooklyn Nine-Nine change in any shape or form when Andre Braugher is dead considering its cancelled ? It wont.
      - QuesnayJr 3y ago
        The scene "Wuntch is dead! Bagel!" seems less funny today than it did yesterday.
ivanche 3y ago
Goodbye Frank Pembleton, we'll always remember how you saluted Crosetti :( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAgn6BxqPN0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAgn6BxqPN0
aaron695 3y ago
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pentagrama 3y ago
I often remember and laugh to the scene when Captain Raymond Holt adds a signature at the end of every text message https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylV7QtfkBFQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylV7QtfkBFQ
jeffbee 3y ago
Andre Braugher memorably acted out the near-death of his character Pembleton, from a stroke, and afterwards the consequences of a stroke like impaired speech. Really an unforgettable performance.
netsharc 3y ago
He was also in Men of a Certain Age, a great show about 3 guy friends approaching the age of 50: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06NbS1aPzI0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06NbS1aPzI0, with Ray Romano and Scott Bakula. Sadly there's only 2 seasons of it.
- powvans 3y ago
  Sometimes the best shows are the ones with just two seasons. Great stuff, no filler, no suffering from trying to extend the run. I really enjoyed Men of a Certain Age. Highly recommend it. Rest in peace Andre Braugher.

89 points by shrikant 3y ago

tapeloop 3y ago

:'(, 61 is no age at all

namanyayg 3y ago

First Chandler and now Captain Holt :'(

Karupan 3y ago

One of my favourite sitcom characters and Andre has did a great job with the way his character development over time. Gone way too soon. Nine nine!

Taniwha 3y ago

Frank Pendleton in the box was some of the best TV ever

Taniwha 3y ago
Remember: You have the right to be silent .... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DH4FdxKCNg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DH4FdxKCNg
arp242 3y ago
Didn't watch Homicide until last year, and at first it was really jarring to see Braugher as Pembleton because it's such a different character from Holt. And that's of course praise for Braugher because he did such a great job with two completely different characters.

mhh__ 3y ago

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jncfhnb 3y ago
Rejecting everyone but the straight man in a comedy is a very captain holt perspective
- mhh__ 3y ago
  It's not very good comedy. Maybe I'm missing something, or I just find Andy samberg insufferable.
  - deleted 3y ago
    [deleted]
  - yuppie_scum 3y ago
    Great ensemble cast of characters with neuroses, a bit of world building with great recurring characters, witty writing. There’s a lot of heart in the writing and acting too, it’s easy to care for these characters even though they are zany goofballs. I would claim it is truly the last great network TV sitcom unless there’s something newer I’m missing. Oh yeah and Terry Crews is just amazing.
  - arp242 3y ago
    Great, that's perfectly fine; everyone likes or dislikes some things. Nothing wrong with that. But not posting your opinion is something you're allowed to do... In fact "knowing when to shut the fuck up" is the major factor that distinguishes an asshole from a non-asshole.
    - subtra3t 3y ago
      I don't think expressing one's opinion in a way that is not derogatory to anybody would be akin to being an asshole. Sure maybe the comment would've been a bit more appropriate at another time but they specifically complemented Braugher's performance.
      - fortyseven 3y ago

vegardx 3y ago

This makes me feel sad. I'm sad! Brooklyn Nine-Nine will never be the same without him. He carried the role as Captain Raymond Holt so well.

alexdns 3y ago
Brooklyn Nine-Nine was cancelled 2 years ago of course its not going to be the same
- kthartic 3y ago
  You know that's not what they meant.
  - CoastalCoder 3y ago
    Actually, I too thought the GP was referring to future seasons.
    - kthartic 3y ago
      They were (I believe). It's the "of course its not going to be the same" part that's OP just being a smart-ass. Only the first part of the sentence was needed. Besides, even if they did know the show was cancelled, it still impacts how one views the show knowing one of it's major cast members is dead. Same with Matt Perry (Chandler) passing away recently - that knowledge will forever change Friends, despite the last season being in 2004.
  - alexdns 3y ago
    OK what do they meant ? How would Brooklyn Nine-Nine change in any shape or form when Andre Braugher is dead considering its cancelled ? It wont.
    - QuesnayJr 3y ago
      The scene "Wuntch is dead! Bagel!" seems less funny today than it did yesterday.

ivanche 3y ago

Goodbye Frank Pembleton, we'll always remember how you saluted Crosetti :( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAgn6BxqPN0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAgn6BxqPN0

aaron695 3y ago

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pentagrama 3y ago

I often remember and laugh to the scene when Captain Raymond Holt adds a signature at the end of every text message https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylV7QtfkBFQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylV7QtfkBFQ

jeffbee 3y ago

Andre Braugher memorably acted out the near-death of his character Pembleton, from a stroke, and afterwards the consequences of a stroke like impaired speech. Really an unforgettable performance.

netsharc 3y ago

He was also in Men of a Certain Age, a great show about 3 guy friends approaching the age of 50: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06NbS1aPzI0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06NbS1aPzI0, with Ray Romano and Scott Bakula. Sadly there's only 2 seasons of it.

powvans 3y ago
Sometimes the best shows are the ones with just two seasons. Great stuff, no filler, no suffering from trying to extend the run. I really enjoyed Men of a Certain Age. Highly recommend it. Rest in peace Andre Braugher.