Briscoe, 56, died last week at age 56, after a serious fall that led to other medical problems, according to Variety. Along with his smile-inducing turn on "Parks and Recreation," Briscoe was also featured prominently in the 2017 revival of "Twin Peaks."
Rest in peace, Brent Briscoe :( pic.twitter.com/MAsIA89oxS
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For much of the last three decades, Briscoe built a long resume of bit parts on TV and in film. Other notable roles include stints on “Scandal,” “JAG,” “24” and “Desperate Housewives.”
Briscoe also co-wrote the 2002 film “Waking Up In Reno.”
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“Parks and Recreation,” creator Michael Schur remembered Briscoe on Twitter.
"Thanks for serving Leslie all those waffles," Schur wrote.
My dear friend, my heart is heavy, and you will be sorely missed by the world and all of us at #TwinPeaks. Gone too soon. #BrentBriscoe #RIP pic.twitter.com/A0VW0e0nJB
— Adele Jones (Rene) (@AdeleRene) October 20, 2017
Thanks for the memories, Brent Briscoe. pic.twitter.com/Jhe846wxAI
— NBC Entertainment (@nbc) October 23, 2017
Brent Briscoe Dead: ‘Parks And Recreation’ And ‘Twin Peaks’ Actor Dies Following Fall,… https://t.co/vQTw5TLXaf pic.twitter.com/zQsHWM8JSj
— Viralarm (@beviralarm) October 22, 2017
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