Brad William Henke EX-NFL Player Turned Successful Actor Dead At 56

LOS ANGELES, CA. (THECOUNT) — Brad William Henke, a former NFL player who later got into acting appearing in over 100 roles, including “CSI,” “Judging Amy,” “Crossing Jordan,” “Orange Is The New Black,” and “Dexter,” has died. He was 56.

Henke died in his sleep Wednesday, according to family sources.

Matt DelPiano, Henke’s manager said of his client’s passing:,

“Brad was an incredibly kind man of joyous energy. A very talented actor, he loved being a part of this community….and we loved him back. Our thoughts are with his wife and family.”

A cause of death was not provided.

Henke’s most famous for playing one of the prison guards in ‘OITNB’ and he’s in the scene where one of the show’s main characters, Poussey Washington, is killed off, one of the biggest scenes in the entire series, according to TMZ.

Henke also had roles in TV shows like “Justified” and “Lost” … appearing in movies including “Pacific Rim” and “World Trade Center.”

Henke started acting after retiring from the NFL in 1994, hanging up his cleats due to ankle injuries. He played his college ball at the University of Arizona before being drafted in 1989 by the New York Giants. A defensive lineman, Henke also played for the Denver Broncos and got on the field in Super Bowl XXIV against the San Francisco 49ers.

Henke first got into Hollywood by acting in commercials, then he started landing TV guest spots on series like “ER,” “Arli$$,” “Nash Bridges,” “Silk Stalkings” and “Chicago Hope.”

With over 100 acting credits to his name, Henke also appeared in “CSI,” “Judging Amy,” “Crossing Jordan” and “Dexter” … among many others.

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