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One of the most talented actors in Hollywood who led a successfully multifaceted career in multiple stage, film, and television projects, Andre Braugher was reported to have passed away on the 11th of December, 2023, Monday. Considering how he was only 61 at the time of his death and was still giving remarkable performances up until a year ago in masterpiece TV shows likeBrooklyn Nine-NineandThe Good Fight, fans were shocked to hear about the tragic news of his passing away.
Yet, what’s even more surprising are the recently revealed upsetting details about the late actor’s medical condition prior to his unexpected death—something that has got fans even more devastated than ever before.
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Andre Braugher’s Medical Condition Before Death Revealed
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Andre Braugher‘s sudden and unexpected death came as a heartbreaking surprise to many, mostly because he seemed fine during his recent appearances on the big screen. However, his death wasn’t all too sudden, considering the medical records recently revealed of the late star.
Previously, following the announcement of his death, Braugher’s representatives only shared that he was going through a brief illness. But the actor’s publicist, Jennifer Allen has recently reportedly shared the cause of his death, citing‘lung cancer’as the reason, as per@DiscussingFilm on X.
Andre Braugher’s reps say his cause of death was lung cancer.pic.twitter.com/mjhYjFhOim
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm)August 18, 2025
This news has come as a massive blow to many, including even his co-stars from the big screen, considering how the late legend was rather camera-shy when it came to matters related to his private life.
Furthermore, as for the causes that could have induced this terrible disease inside of theBrooklyn Nine-Ninealum, the actor had previously shared with theNew York Timesin 2014 that he had stopped smoking and drinking years ago.
Nonetheless, this didn’t lessen the blow for almost everyone who heard it because Andre Braugher undoubtedly hid his sufferings well—well enough to not let even his co-stars be aware of it, just like the lateChadwick Boseman.
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Fans Are Offering Their Condolences To Andre Braugher’s Close Ones
Ever since news broke out about Andre Braugher’s tragic and sudden passing away, fans were nothing short of heartbroken. However, this recent report about him suffering from lung cancer without having anyone know has left them even more devastated.
Taking to X, multiple fans have offered their condolences to the late legend’s family, friends, and close ones. Here’s what they have to say:
Omg super sad. He hid it well. RIP to a legend
— Truly Pete (72%)👽 🔜 Some Rave Eventually (@AStateofPete)July 08, 2025
Damnn MAN DAMN RIP
— GeekStarALX 😵💫💫 (@GeekStarALX)June 26, 2025
🥺 you will be missed… Thank you for everything Captain o7
— Ninyn, Multi-verse Vtuber (@Mighty_Ninyn)June 10, 2025
Cancer takes another Legend. May he rest in peace.
— Nik (@SilentSword827)August 17, 2025
Damnit. They don’t make them like him anymore. Thank you for blessing us
— Chris Sherwin (@ChrisJSherwin)July 03, 2025
I’m glad for him and his family’s sake that they managed to keep it private until he passed. They didn’t deserve to have that plastered all over the news while he was going through it
— ElTigre – Tempad Repairman (@eltigre13131)July 06, 2025
we lost the greatest deadpan comedian in history
— 🎄𝐆𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐍69🎁 (@GoblinGreed690)August 17, 2025
So sad to hear he was a great man and actor
— MJ (@MJ__Hernandez)June 17, 2025
Irrespective of everything else, one thing is evidently clear: Andre Braugher was another one of the best actors to have ever existed on this planet, who gifted the cinema with wonders but left it a bit too soon at the same time.
Our heartiest condolences to his family, friends, and close ones. May his soul rest in peace.
Mahin Sultan
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Mahin Sultan is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, where she brings a fresh perspective to entertainment news. Having been in the field for over 3 years now, she has already written more than 2,000 articles across a variety of niches, from entertainment to health and fashion. This diverse experience has allowed her to quickly build a solid foundation and a deep understanding of the industry.
