Brad William Henke is dead. The actor was 56 years old. The cause of death is so far unclear, but he is said to have died in his sleep on November 29, 2022. He is best known for his role as prison guard Desi Piscatella in the series Orange Is The New Black.
Henke was not only an actor, but also a football player in the NFL (National Football League). He played for the New York Giants and played for the Denver Broncos at the 24th Superbowl in 1990. He retired from sports after injuring his ankle and began his second career as an actor in 1994. First in commercials, later in series and films, Henke has appeared in more than 100 roles throughout his life. For example in series like “CSI”, “Dexter” and “Crossing Jordan”, but also in films like “World Trade Center” and “Pacific Rim”.
His manager Matt DelPiano said of the deceased: “Brad was an incredibly kind man with joyful energy. He was a very talented actor who loved being a part of this community… and we loved him too. Our thoughts are with his wife and family.”
Here’s Brad William Henke in his role as Desi Piscatella on Orange Is The New Black (Season 4 Episode 12 and Season 5 Episode 10):