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Richard Belzer, who played one of TV’s most indelible detectives as John Munch in “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “Law & Order: SVU,” has died.

Richard Belzer, an acclaimed comedian known for his role as Detective John Munch in Law & Order: SVU, has sadly passed away. He was 78 years old.

Richard Belzer, who played Detective John Munch on "Law & Order," died, friends say. No cause of death was immediately released.

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

Richard Belzer, who played one of TV’s most indelible detectives as John Munch in “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “Law & Order: SVU,” has died

Belzer, who also did comedy and authored several books, starred as Detective John Munch in the long-running crime drama.

He played Detective John Munch for more than two decades and across 10 series.

Richard Belzer, who played Detective John Munch on "Law & Order," died, friends say. No cause of death was immediately released.

Richard Belzer, who portrayed an acclaimed comedian turned iconic actor on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," has died at 78.

"Law and Order: SVU" actor Richard Belzer died Sunday, Feb. 19, at the age of 78.