Late Actor Andre Braugher Secretly Battled Lung Cancer Prior to Passing Away

Emmy award-winning actor Andre Braugher, who passed away at 61 earlier this week, had been battling lung cancer for several months before his death, according to his publicist Jennifer Allen who spoke to CNN on Thursday. The initial report was made by the New York Times.

Allen stated at the time Braughers death was announced on Monday that he had suffered a "brief illness" and specified on Thursday it was lung cancer.

Andre Braugher is known for his roles in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and "Homicide: Life on the Street."

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Andre Braugher, renowned for his Emmy-winning role on "Homicide: Life on the Street" and his comedic talents in NBC's "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," passes away at 61. He was a beloved actor cherished by many.

After his remarkable performance as a soldier in the 1989 war-era film "Glory," Braugher went on to accumulate numerous film and TV credits in his career.

In 2006, Braugher received his second Emmy for his role in the FX miniseries "Thief," bringing his total nominations to 11.

He later appeared on "Men of a Certain Age," starring alongside Ray Romano for three seasons, then went on to play police Capt. Ray Holt in the Andy Samberg comedy series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," which had an eight-season run. Braugher received Emmy nominations for both roles.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. It is also the leading cause of cancer-related deaths for both men and women in the US.

Braugher is survived by his wife, actor Ami Brabson, who he married in 1991.