Brooklyn Nine-Nine stars have started to share heartbreaking tributes following the death of their colleague Andre Braugher.
Best known for his roles in hit shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Homicide: Life on the Street, Men of a Certain Age, Braugher was a well-known and versatile actor who tragically passed away on Monday (December 11) aged 61.
Braugher's publicist confirmed to The New York Times that it came after a brief battle with an unnamed illness.
Tributes have been pouring in ever since the news broke last night, with many of the late actor's co-stars taking to social media to express their sadness at the news.
Terry Crews, who starred alongside Braugher as Lt. Terry Jeffords on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, which aired from 2013 to 2021, was the first member of the cast to post about the loss.
"Can’t believe you’re gone so soon. I’m honoured to have known you, laughed with you, worked with you and shared 8 glorious ears watching your irreplaceable talent. This hurts. You left us too soon," the star wrote on Instagram.
"You taught me so much," he continued. "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," he added.
Dirk Blocker, who played Michael Hitchcock on the police sitcom, also posted a heartbreaking message, stating that he was "devastated" over the news.
"Fiercely intelligent, remarkably kind, supportive, generous and possessed a deep and extraordinary talent, and had even more to offer," he wrote on Instagram. "I am devastated. I love him. The nine years I was able to work with him and to just be in his presence was truly a blessing. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family."
Joe Lo Truglio, who portrayed Det. Charles Boyle, shared a photo of Braugher alongside a caption in which he described him as "passionate" and "committed."
"We all know how powerful an actor he was, but even more, Andre knew exactly well his most important role and was deeply proud of it," he wrote. "He spoke often about his sons, and knew how lucky he was to have Ami [his wife]."
"I’m grateful to them for allowing us to share eight years with him," he continued, before recalling some fond memories with the star including the fact that he loved to sing.
"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," Truglio concluded the post.
Marc Evan Jackson, who played Braugher's on-screen husband, Kevin, posted a photo of the pair on Twitter with a short but sweet captain, writing: "O Captain. My Captain."
Chelsea Peretti, who played Holt's quirky and comedic assistant Gina Linetti, shared her former co-stars' posts before writing her own.
"Love you. Will miss your dulcet tones. Forever lucky to have gone on such a journey with you. Ringside seat. You were so funny to me and the epitome of still waters run deep," she wrote. "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," she added.
Thousands of other tributes are pouring in right now, including from fans who have been left devastated by the tragic news.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Braugher's loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
