It was especially lucky for us to have had Windell then he carried an easy sense of home and family wherever he went. The first season of shooting Body Of Proof took place in Providence, RI, far away from much of the cast and crew’s families. Before Windell, I didn’t understand that a bear hug was supposed to feel like an actual bear hugging you. His smile was a gift, his laughter was infectious, and he was very strong. People like Windell are the better angels among us, constantly lifting spirits, teaching by example that we shouldn’t fear thinking with our hearts. He embodied all of the virtues that we find rare and inspiring in each other: passion, generosity, loyalty and friendship. I hear certain people referred to as a once-in-a-generation talent or a once-in-a-generation mind, but Windell Middlebrooks was a once-in-a-generation human being. Today, the Madam Secretary co-star is looking back at working with the late actor, sharing fond memories of their time together. Geoffrey Arend was paired with Middlebrooks for three seasons on ABC’s Body Of Proof, with the duo providing most of the crime drama’s comic relief.

Friends and fans of actor and Miller High Life pitchman Windell Middlebrooks are still trying to come to grips with his sudden death at age 36.

Cast of body of proof