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 aged 56, his agent says.
, 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 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.” as Desi Piscatella, a gay corrections officer at Litchfield Penitentiary who served as the main antagonist of Season 4 and 5.
Born on April 10, 1966, in Columbus, Nebraska, Henke played college football at the University of Arizona, where he was team captain. He played on the defensive line for the Denver Broncos, including in the 1990 Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers. He later made appearances on “Law & Order,” “Life on Mars,” “Criminal Minds,” “Grimm,” “Bones” and other shows.
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