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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, and he appeared on Saturday Night Live during its early seasons. He made his first appearance as John...

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," died Sunday

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

NEW YORK (AP) — 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.

Richard Belzer, known for playing the character Det. John Munch on 11 different television series over the course of 22 years, has died at the age of 78.