Unhappy information out of the TV world as we speak because it has been revealed that Brad William Henke, a former NFL participant who acted in a number of hit TV reveals and films, has died.
He was 56.
In accordance with Deadline, the actor’s household mentioned he died in his sleep on November 28, however no reason for loss of life has been revealed.
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Henke was drafted by the New York Giants in 1989 and went on to play on the line of defense for the Denver Broncos, showing in Tremendous Bowl XXIV.
He subsequently moved to Los Angeles to pursue teaching however discovered himself in a profession in entrance of the digicam.
He landed visitor roles on reveals like ER, Nash Bridges, and Silk Stockings.
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Henke had a recurring function on the WB Community comedy Nikki and adopted that up with the lead function in Showtime’s Going to California.
His second sequence common function was on October Street. In 2016, Henke appeared on Netflix’s hit drama, Orange is the New Black, enjoying Desi Piscatella, an adversary to the feminine inmates of Litchfield Federal Penitentiary.
Whereas the character had a tough exterior, flashbacks took viewers into his previous to flesh out the character.
He starred within the sequence till 2018, and the character’s exit had an enormous impact on the remainder of the characters going into the following season.
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He shared a SAG Awards for Excellent Efficiency by an Ensemble in a Comedy Collection together with his co-stars in 2017.
Different latest TV credit embody Manhunt, The Stand, & Legislation & Order: SVU.
Along with TV, Henke additionally appeared in films World Commerce Middle, The Zodiac, North Nation, Me and You, and Everybody We Know.
All through his profession on display, he racked up nearly 100 credit.
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Henke is survived by his mom, Tammy; his sister, Annette; his spouse, Sonja; stepson Aaden; stepdaughter Leasa; and grandchild Amirah.
Might Brad William Henke relaxation in peace.
Paul Dailly is the Affiliate Editor for TV Fanatic. Comply with him on Twitter.