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'Law & Order' Star and longtime comedian Richard Belzer shared fitting last words prior to his death.

Richard Belzer, the longtime stand-up comedian who became one of TVs most indelible detectives, has died. He was 78.

Richard Belzer was best known for playing wisecracking detective John Munch on numerous TV series, including 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.'

Richard Belzer, who played Detective John Munch on "Law & Order," died at his home in France surrounded by family, Fox News Digital confirmed. He was 78.

Richard Belzer, the beloved comedian who began as an edgy stand-up performer before finding further fame as the cynical but stalwart detective John Munch on Homicide: Life on the Street and Law Order: Special Victims Unit, passed away at 78 https://t.co/vnGqJBUqky…

'Law & Order' Star and longtime comedian Richard Belzer shared fitting last words prior to his death.

Bill Scheft, a longtime friend of the actor confirmed his death. "He had lots of health issues, and his last words were, ‘Fuck you, motherfucker,."

The show business legend was ubiquitous for 40 years.

Richard Belzer, comedian and longtime star of Law & Order: SVU, has died at 78, leaving behind a solid career and some choice final words.

The 'Law & Order: SVU' star and comedian died Sunday at the age of 78.