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Richard Belzer, the longtime stand-up comedian who became one of TVs most indelible detectives as John Munch in “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “Law & Order: SVU,” has died. He was 78.

'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 TV's most indelible detectives as John Munch in "Homicide: Life on the Street" and "Law & Order: SVU," has died. He was 78.

Belzer "passed away peacefully" early Sunday morning local time at his home in France, according to Eric Gardner, his manager.

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

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

Richard Belzer, comedian and former "Law & Order" star, died at age 78 at his home in France, ...

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

A stand-up comic, he called his hard-boiled character on the long-running TV drama “Lenny Bruce with a badge.”

Richard Belzer, the longtime stand-up comedian who became one of TV's most indelible detectives as John Munch in "Homicide: Life on the Street" and "Law & Order: SVU," has died.