A “Nine Nine Salute” to Andre Braugher TV’s Unforgettable Captain Holt.

Farewell to the Captain: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Says Goodbye to a Beloved Star

It’s a sad day for sitcom fans as Andre Baugher, the stoic and supremely memorable Captain Holt from Brooklyn Nine-Nine, hung up his badge at 61. He left us on December 11 after facing what’s described as a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy of laughs and some serious acting cred with two Emmys under his belt from his Homicide days. And wow, did he clean up nicely come award season—four Emmy nominations for Brooklyn Nine-Nine is no joke. Well, except for the punchlines he delivered with that signature deadpan style.

The precinct and his fans are mourning Braugher; the outpouring of love from cast and crew is as sincere as Gina’s eye-rolls were shaded. Through heartfelt Instagram eulogies and tribute posts, the B99 family is bidding a fond yet too-soon farewell to their leading light, and yep, it’s just as emotional as the time the squad had to say goodbye to the Nine-Nine for good. The late actor’s legacy was sealed with multiple awards nods, and a whole lot of heart is being celebrated across the board; from the BOOM BOOM of Terry Crews’ grief to the melodic reminisces of Joe Lo Truglio’s Instagram post, we collectively feel that Brooklyn beat… right in the feels.

Channeling my inner Rosa Diaz: This sucks. Andre was too badass for just one precinct. Heaven better have a damn good script ready.