Richard Belzer, a revered actor and comedian known for playing wisecracking detective John Munch on numerous TV series, including 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,' has died. He was 78.
Richard Belzer, a revered actor and comedian known for playing wisecracking detective John Munch on numerous TV series — including “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” — reportedly has died. He was 78.Hollywood Reporter“He had lots of health issues, and his last words were, ‘F— you, motherf—,’ ” said Scheft, a longtime friend of the late entertainer.
Belzer debuted the beloved character of John Munch on the 1990s crime drama “Homicide: Life on the Street” before reprising the role for “Homicide: The Movie” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” His sarcastic portrayal of Munch was so popular, Belzer also made cameos and guest appearances as the witty investigator in a number of other shows, including “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” “30 Rock,” “The Wire,” “Arrested Development” and “The X-Files.
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