His family toldDeadlinethat Henke died in his sleep on Nov. 29, though no cause of death was given.
After a series of injuries, Henke retired from football in 1994.
In 2006, Henke played Maggie Gyllenhaal’s brother in not one but two films,World Trade CenterandSherrybaby.
Brad William Henke, best known as prison guard Desi Piscatella in ‘Orange Is the New Black,’ died Nov. 29 at age 56.Jojo Whilden/Netflix
Henke is survived by his wife Sonja, stepson Aaden, stepdaughter Leasa, and grandchild Amirah.
