Brad William Henke Cause Of Death How Did The Actor Die?

Since the news of his demise circulated, Brad William Henke’s cause of death is what his fans are curious to know.

Brad William Henke, who played defensive end for the NFL before switching to acting, has passed away. He was 56 at the time of His death.

Henke’s manager, Matt Delpiano, said, ‘Henke was an exceptionally lovely man with exuberant energy’ in a statement to TMZ on December 1st. ‘He was a tremendously gifted actor who liked to be a part of this community, and we reciprocated his affection. We are praying for his wife and family.’

‘Henke passed away on Tuesday while sleeping,’ according to his agent Sheree Cohen, who spoke with The Hollywood Reporter. Brad William Henke’s cause of death is not made public yet.

Sonja, his wife, stepson Aaden, stepsister Leasa, and grandchild Amirah are Henke’s surviving family members.

Thanks to Rod Martin, a former NFL player, he got his start as a commercial actor. 

Henke told the Tucson Citizen in 1998, ‘Rod stated there was a need for actors to play football players for commercials, so I tried out for it and got one for Pizza Hut. A person there invited me to take an acting lesson while I was there. When I got there, it dawned on me that this was what I wanted to do.’

In seasons four and five of Orange is the new black on Netflix, he portrayed prison guard Desi Piscatella. 

Henke was one of the show’s co-stars that received the 2016 Screen Actors Guild Award for outstanding cast in a comedy.

Henke told THR that ‘it was such a gift and an honor to play the villain after his character was killed off at the end of the fifth season.’ 

‘I truly enjoy the work since the performers were amazing to work with and the character was fantastic, complex, and layered,’ he continued. ‘It’s one of the most unique professions I’ve ever had.’

He had a successful career. He received numerous credits, including recurring roles on shows including Nash Bridges, Judging Amy, Dexter, and The Bridge, as well as a regular series role on the ABC drama October Road.

He also made guest appearances on ER, Law & Order, Shameless, and The Office, among other well-known programs.

Tributes were sent his way

Soon after the news of his passing surfaced, tributes to the late icon flooded Twitter.

One person tweeted the following, ‘such a superb actor! We send our condolences to his family.’

Tweeted Branch Out Productions, ‘We are speechless. Brad was a fantastic performer and a kind person.

Former coworkers and admirers of the actor are shocked, as OITNB casting director Jen Euston tweeted, ‘This is unexpected. Rest well, Brad.’

She added, ‘I appreciate everything you did for OITNB. You won’t be overlooked.’

this is a shock. rest well, Brad.
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thank you for all the work you contributed on OITNB. you will not be forgotten. https://t.co/DMry0ET8ad

Brad William Henke was the subject of a touching memorial sent on Twitter by WandaVision actor David Lengel.

RIP Brad Henke 💔 this photo was when we took a play from LA to New York in 2008. He was an amazing acting teacher and coach, as well as deeply caring human and friend. The community he created was unparalleled and filled with lifelong friendships. Will miss you Brad ❤️😢 pic.twitter.com/yx75XLZiVb

‘This shot was when we took a show from LA to New York in 2008,’ the actor commented with a picture of six people grinning arm in arm. ‘He was a fantastic coach and instructor of acting as well as a genuinely kind person. He built a community that was unmatched and full of friendships that would last a lifetime. Brad, I’ll miss you.’

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