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

Brad William Henke, a previous NFL gamer who later on entered acting and appeared in “Orange Is The New Black,” has actually passed away … TMZ has actually verified.

Brad passed away in his sleep Tuesday, according to sources linked to his household. The cause of death is uncertain.

Brad’s most popular for playing among the jail guards in ‘OITNB’ — and he remains in the scene where among the program’s primary characters, Poussey Washington, is exterminated — among the most significant scenes in the whole series.

He likewise had functions in television programs like “Justified” and “Lost” … appearing in motion pictures consisting of “Pacific Rim” and “World Trade Center.”

Brad began 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 prior to being prepared in 1989 by the New York City Giants.

A protective lineman, Brad likewise bet the Denver Broncos and got on the field in Super Bowl XXIV versus the San Francisco 49ers.

Brad initially entered Hollywood by acting in commercials, then he began landing television visitor areas on series like “ER,” “Arli$$,” “Nash Bridges,” “Silk Stalkings” and “Chicago Hope.”

With over 100 acting credits to his name, Brad likewise appeared in “CSI,” “Judging Amy,” “Crossing Jordan” and “Dexter” … amongst numerous others.

His supervisor, Matt DelPiano, informs us, “Brad was an exceptionally kind male of wondrous energy. An extremely gifted star, he liked belonging of this neighborhood….and we liked him back. Our ideas are with his partner and household.”

Brad was 56.