‘Orange Is The New Black’ Actor Brad William Henke Dead at 56

Brad William Henke, a former NFL participant who later received into performing and appeared in “Orange Is The New Black,” has died … TMZ has confirmed.

Brad died in his sleep Tuesday, in accordance with sources linked to his household. The explanation for loss of life is unclear.

Brad’s most well-known for enjoying one of many jail guards in ‘OITNB’ — and he is within the scene the place one of many present’s foremost characters, Poussey Washington, is killed off — one of many greatest scenes in all the collection.

He additionally had roles in TV reveals like “Justified” and “Lost” … showing in films together with “Pacific Rim” and “World Trade Center.”

Brad began performing after retiring from the NFL in 1994, hanging up his cleats on account of ankle accidents. He performed his school ball at the University of Arizona earlier than being drafted in 1989 by the New York Giants.

A defensive lineman, Brad additionally performed for the Denver Broncos and received on the sphere in Super Bowl XXIV towards the San Francisco 49ers.

Brad first received into Hollywood by performing in commercials, then he began touchdown TV visitor spots on collection like “ER,” “Arli$$,” “Nash Bridges,” “Silk Stalkings” and “Chicago Hope.”

With over 100 performing credit to his identify, Brad additionally appeared in “CSI,” “Judging Amy,” “Crossing Jordan” and “Dexter” … amongst many others.

His supervisor, Matt DelPiano, tells us, “Brad was an extremely form man of joyous vitality. A really gifted actor, he cherished being part of this neighborhood….and we cherished him again. Our ideas are together with his spouse and household.”

Brad was 56.