Actor and former NFL participant Brad William Henke, identified for roles in “Orange Is the New Black” and “Justified,” has died. He was 56.
The actor, who additionally appeared in Super Bowl XXIV throughout his days with the Denver Broncos, died in his sleep Tuesday, his household advised Deadline.
The former New York Giants player-turned-actor needed to retire from soccer in 1994 as a consequence of accidents. His performing credit embody the short-lived “Going to California,” a collection common position on “October Road” and a recurring position on the early aughts comedy, “Nikki.” He additionally appeared in “Lost” and “Dexter.”
Henke performed Litchfield corrections officer Desi Piscatella in over two dozen episodes of Netflix’s Emmy-winning “Orange,” a job for which he shared a SAG Award for excellent efficiency by an ensemble in a comedy collection in 2017 and was nominated alongside his castmates in 2018.
Henke this yr appeared within the BET+ movie, “Block Party,” a visitor position on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” and the movie, “Run & Gun.” Last yr, he additionally appeared in six episodes of the Paramount+ miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Stand.”
Many stars and crew members who labored with Henke took to social media to mourn the sudden lack of their former colleague.
“Your heart was too big for this life,” tweeted “October Road” star Bryan Greenberg.
“Such a kind and talented actor,” tweeted manufacturing designer Dave Blass, with whom Henke labored on “Justified” and “Longmire,” including that the late actor was “so young, so talented. My thoughts go out to his family.”
He is survived by his spouse, Sonja, stepson Aaden and stepdaughter Leasa, in addition to grandchild Amirah, his mom and sister.
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Source: www.bostonherald.com