Brad William Henke, ‘Orange Is the New Black’ actor and former NFL player, dies at 56

Brad William Henke, a former NFL player known in part for his role as a prison guard in “Orange Is the New Black,” has died. He was 56.

Henke died “peacefully in his sleep” Tuesday, agent Sheree Cohen said.

“Henke was an avid NFL and UFC fan, a happily married family man with a heart of gold who visited his mother frequently, loved taking his stepson to soccer games and gymnastics and adored his dog, Ruby,” Cohen said in a statement.

The cause of death was not provided.

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