Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor Andre Braugher, who played Captain Holt, dies

He first appeared on screen as a Union soldier in 'Glory', where he played a free Black man Thomas Searles, who joins the first Black regiment. He then also played Kojak's sidekick in the TV movie revival of 'Kojak'.

As his TV career expanded, he also appeared in various feature films, with roles in 'Frequency, 'Duets, 'City of Angels', 'The Mist', 'Salt', among others.

He is survived by his wife and 'Homicide: Life on the Street' co-star Ami Brabson and his three children.

Here are some of the iconic lines by his character Captain Holt:

- "I don't care for cheese. I'm a curd mudgeon"

- "Why is no one having a good time? I specifically requested it."

- "I'm a human. I'm a human male"

- "Captain Wuntch, good to see you. But if you're here, who's guarding Hades?"

- "Wuntch is dead! BAGEL! BAGEL! BAGEL!"

- "No, from now on, call me... Velvet Thunder!"

- "If you love someone, you'll remember what they look like"

- "You took the wrong fluffy boy!"

"Yas queen!"

"Vindication!"

His co-actor Terry Crews posted on Instagram, remembering Braugher. "Can't believe you're gone so soon. I'm honored to have known you, laughed with you, worked with you and shared 8 glorious years watching your irreplaceable talent. This hurts. You left us too soon. You taught me so much. I will be forever grateful for the experience of knowing you. Thank you for your wisdom, your advice, your kindness and your friendship," he wrote, adding that Braugher showed him what a life well lived looks like.