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Fond remembrances for Jimmy Carter after entering hospice

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.

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Richard Belzer, known by many for his role as John Munch on “Law and Order: SVU," died surrounded by family in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, in the south of France

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.

Unlike his TV characters, his live shows were marked by spontaneity and physicality. He could even keep up with Robin Williams line by line.

Law & Order star Richard Belzers unbelievable final words as he dies aged 78

Richard Belzer, the actor and comedian most known for his role as John Munch on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, passed away on Sunday (February 19th) at the age of 78. Bill Scheft, Belzer's longtime friend, told The Hollywood Reporter that he died at his home in Bozouls, France. "He had lots of health issues, and his last words were, ‘F— you, motherf—ker,'" Scheft told the outlet. Belzer's first film role was in The Groove Tube, a...

For over twenty years, Richard Belzer portrayed the character of NYPD detective John Munch on the "Law & Order" television franchise.

Richard Belzer played one of TV's most indelible detectives as John Munch in "Homicide: Life on the Street" and "Law & Order: SVU."