Summary
Andy Samberg has kept mum on the subject of the passing of hisBrooklyn Nine-Nineco-star Andre Braugher on August 22, 2025, at the age of 61, but what little he has posted implies the actor/comedian/singer is grieving in his own private way.Brooklyn Nine-Ninewas a comedy TV show hitfrom when it premiered in 2013 to its end after eight seasons in 2021. Though Jake Peralta (Samberg) is the clear star of the series, the rest ofthe cast ofBrooklyn Nine-Ninehave plenty of screen time to make an impression on viewers.
Captain Raymond Holt (Braugher) is the captain of the 99th precinct and the first Black and gay captain in the NYPD. Holt is stoic and deadpan to the nth degree. He frequently criticizes Jake as well as the other officers in the precinct whenever they’re operating at a “less-than” standard. His ultra-serious delivery of lines and rapid quips made Holt an instantly beloved character. Sadly,Braugher, the Emmy-winning and Golden Globe-nominated actor passed away from lung cancer, leaving his castmates to fondly remember him, though Samberg dealt with the loss more privately.
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A TikTok Video Claims Andy Samberg Commented On Andre Braugher’s Death But He Hasn’t Spoken To The Press
The Lonely Island Instagram Account Shared A Reunion Photo Of The Cast Celebrating Braugher
After Andre Braugher passed,it didn’t take long for people on the internet to notice that Samberg had not mentioned anything publiclyabout his co-star’s death. ATikTokvideo claimed that Andy Samberg commented on a remembrance Instagram post, “No way, this cannot be true. I’m beyond heartbroken”. However, Samberg never spoke to the press, andthe Instagram post and this comment have not been confirmed by any reputable sources. Furthermore, theAndy SambergInstagram account only directs fans toThe Lonely IslandInstagram, which is what Samberg appears to use for his social media presence.
The Lonely Island Instagram account is not the only source of public comments about Braugher’s death from Samberg.The cast ofBrooklyn Nine-Ninehad a reunion in March 2024, which also served as a commemoration for Braugher and an Instagram post byMelissa Fumero, who plays Amy Santiago, revealed the event was attended by Dirk Blocker, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Chelsea Peretti, Joel McKinnon Miller, Joe Lo Truglio, Fumero, Andy Samberg, and the show’s co-creator David Goor. The caption reads,
“We laughed. We cried a little. We reminisced. We laughed some more. Nine Nine Forever.”
The Lonely IslandInstagram reposted that photo without a caption, clearly meant as a salute to Braugher.As zany and extroverted the characters Samberg usually plays are,the actor himself is a bit more private, not usually giving interviews or posting on social media. Samberg worked closely with Braugher for eight years. There’s no doubt he had strong feelings about his death. Some people want privacy when they grieve, which looks to be the case for Samberg.
Braugher’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine Co-Stars Shared Tribute Posts After The Actor’s Passing
Many Cast Members Posted Touching Tributes To Their Deceased Castmate
While Andy Samberg may have not decided to post publicly about his feelings on Andre Braugher’s passing, many of hisBrooklyn Nine-Ninecostars posted heartfelt messages and memories.Fumeroposted a series of photos and a heartfelt message on Instagram that includes the phrase,
“I will remember so much. I really thought I’d see you again.”
Brooklyn Nine-Ninecostars Terry Crews, Stefanie Beatriz, and Chelsea Peretti also posted tributes on Instagram.Ranging from short and sweet to long and loving, each post has similar sentiments. Andre Braugher was a kind and generous actor who taught everyone who worked with him. Many of the posts also mention Braugher’s wife Ami Brabson and his three sons, noting how great of a father he was. It’s tragic that Braugher had to leave this life so early, but fans and his friends can be thankful he shared so much of himself before he departed.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Cast
From the creative minds of Dan Goor and Michael Schur comes Brooklyn Nine-Nine, a police comedy series set in the NYPD’s fictional 99th precinct. Headed by the comedically serious Captain Raymond Holt and protagonist Jake Peralta, the detectives of the 99 deal with burglaries, drug deals, and oddities in New York City, occasionally steering into real-world issues surrounding police perception and social concerns in the 2010s and earlier. Each detective has their own unique personality that makes them stand out, creating endearing dynamics that helped the show thrive for eight seasons.
