The actor passed away at the age of 61.

An award winning actor with a commanding presence who was also a detective on the television series "Homicide: Life on the Street" and a police captain on the sitcom "Brooklyn Nine-". He died after a brief illness, according to his publicist. Mr. Braugher was a good choice for police roles because of his no-nonsense authority and also because of his roles as a detective and cop. Mr. Braugher's career as a stage, film and television actor also included roles that did not involve a badge or a sidearm.