'Orange Is The New Black' Actor Brad William Henke Dead at 56 - TMZ

'Orange Is The New Black' Actor Brad William Henke Dead astatine 56

12/1/2022 4:09 PM PT

Brad William Henke, a erstwhile NFL subordinate who aboriginal got into acting and appeared successful "Orange Is The New Black," has died ... TMZ has confirmed.

Brad died successful his slumber Tuesday, according to sources connected to his family. The origin of decease is unclear.

Brad's astir celebrated for playing 1 of the situation guards successful 'OITNB' -- and he's successful the country wherever 1 of the show's main characters, Poussey Washington, is killed disconnected -- 1 of the biggest scenes successful the full series.

He besides had roles successful TV shows similar "Justified" and "Lost" ... appearing successful movies including "Pacific Rim" and "World Trade Center."

Brad started acting aft retiring from the NFL successful 1994, hanging up his cleats owed to ankle injuries. He played his assemblage shot astatine the University of Arizona earlier being drafted successful 1989 by the New York Giants.

A antiaircraft lineman, Brad besides played for the Denver Broncos and got connected the tract successful Super Bowl XXIV against the San Francisco 49ers.

Brad archetypal got into Hollywood by acting successful commercials, past helium started landing TV impermanent spots connected bid similar "ER," "Arli$$," "Nash Bridges," "Silk Stalkings" and "Chicago Hope."

With implicit 100 acting credits to his name, Brad besides appeared successful "CSI," "Judging Amy," "Crossing Jordan" and "Dexter" ... among galore others.

His manager, Matt DelPiano, tells us, "Brad was an incredibly benignant antheral of joyous energy. A precise talented actor, helium loved being a portion of this community….and we loved him back. Our thoughts are with his woman and family.”

Brad was 56.

RIP