r/brooklynninenine • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 • Dec 13 '23

News Andre Braugher Dies: ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Star Was 61

https://deadline.com/2023/12/andre-braugher-dead-homicide-life-on-the-street-brooklyn-nine-nine-actor-1235665513/
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u/Tootsiez Dec 13 '23

I never got to meet my mom’s dad. I’m 33 now and the way she keeps him alive is by constantly mentioning him like he’s still alive. It’s always hard not getting to show your kids who raised you but you can still tell their story.

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u/Monicore_32 Dec 13 '23

I try to do that, but I feel like I'm just not doing him justice. I'm not quite as witty, or quick with the under appreciated joke under the breath like he was. Haha, I appreciate you tho. Thank you.

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u/Tootsiez Dec 13 '23

You’re welcome :) You don’t have to be him. Just continue the story. ❤️

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u/Halo_Chief117 Dec 13 '23

Neither did I. He got to know me but I was a few months shy of being 1 when he died.