In the sombre aftermath of Andre Braugher's untimely departure at the age of 61, fans of the iconic actor are left grappling with the loss of a man whose voice could command attention and whose deadpan delivery could summon laughter in the bleakest of precincts.

Braugher, renowned for his Emmy-winning portrayal of Detective Frank Pembleton in Homicide: Life on the Street, died after a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy that transcends the screen. However, it's his role as the stoic but secretly hilarious Captain Raymond Holt on Brooklyn Nine-Nine that has earned him a place in the pantheon of TV's funniest characters.

no one could’ve played a better captain holt ❤️‍🩹pic.twitter.com/6x6H1QZhxw

Known for his iconic deadpan, Holt's facial expressions became the stuff of legends - or at least, he thought so. His belief that his face was an open book of emotions, when in reality it was more closed than a New York City subway during a rat infestation, became a running gag that had fans in stitches.

Holt's face betrayed nothing, except perhaps a disdain for inefficiency and a love for organisational charts.

one of the best things watching brooklyn nine nine was looking forward to captain holt's sassy comebacks and intellectual jokes every episode thank you for that andre braugher may you rest in peace.........

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