Brad William Henke died at the age of 56. The former professional football player turned actor was credited with nearly 100 film and television roles.
, a former football player who turned to acting and had roles on"Orange Is the New Black" and"Justified," has died. He was 56."Brad was such a wonderful, kind person who had a true passion for acting," Sheree Cohen said in an email."Our thoughts are with his wife and family at this time."Henke's acting career began in 1996, but his first big role was on the sitcom"Nikki" in the early 2000s.
The defensive lineman was first drafted by the New York Giants in 1989 after playing college football at the University of Arizona.Brad William Henke appeared in the TV series "Lost." Henke went on to play for the Denver Broncos and appeared in Super Bowl XXIV. The football star retired in 1994 after suffering multiple injuries. He moved to Los Angeles hoping to begin a career coaching, but instead found himself in the Hollywood industry after attending a commercial casting call for"big guys," according to this family.
Henke is survived by his mother Tammy, his sister Annette, his wife Sonja, his stepson Aaden, his stepdaughter Leasa, his grandchild Amirah, hundreds of friends, fellow actors, and students. He was proceeded in death by his father, Bill, to whom he paid tribute with his professional name. Actor Brad William Henke attends the Cleveland Browns vs. New York Jets Game at MetLife Stadium on September 13, 2015.Tracy Wright is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Send story tips to [email protected].
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