Brad William Henke, the former Denver Bronco lineman who played prison guard Desi Piscatella on “Orange Is the New Black,” died in his sleep on Tuesday at age 56.
His manager, Matt DelPiano said in a statement released to the media on Thursday, “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 has not yet been released.
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Henke was born on April 1, 1966, in Columbus, Nebraska. He attended the University of Arizona. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the 1989 NFL Draft, but was cut during training camp.
He was picked up by the Denver Broncos and played in Super Bowl Xxiv against the San Francisco 49ers in 1990. However,...
His manager, Matt DelPiano said in a statement released to the media on Thursday, “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 has not yet been released.
Also Read:
Frank Vallelonga Jr., ‘Green Book’ and ‘The Sopranos’ Actor, Found Dead at 60 Outside Bronx Factory
Henke was born on April 1, 1966, in Columbus, Nebraska. He attended the University of Arizona. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the 1989 NFL Draft, but was cut during training camp.
He was picked up by the Denver Broncos and played in Super Bowl Xxiv against the San Francisco 49ers in 1990. However,...
- 12/2/2022
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- The Wrap
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