Richard Belzer, comedian turned ‘Law & Order’ stalwart, dies at 78

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Actor Richard Belzer, who parlayed his stand-up comedy chops into a career playing the iconic role of police detective John Munch in NBC’s “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” died Sunday. He was 78.

Belzer was at his winter home in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France, with his third wife, former actress Harlee McBride, and stepchildren when he died, his longtime friend William Scheft told The Washington Post. Scheft, who was making a documentary about Belzer’s career, said Belzer had circulatory and respiratory health issues for the last few years of his life.

In 1971, Belzer decided to try out for a part in an underground theater production advertised in the Village Voice. That role launched his career. He took on other jobs as a stand-up comic, including on “Saturday Night Live” when it was launched in 1975. and later sued the wrestling superstar. He used the settlement to buy his homes in France, Scheft said.In 1993, the Baltimore-based cop show “Homicide” aired, making Munch a household name.

 

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Good actor

Awu, u Munch madoda. Him and IceT made a killer duo on SVU. Rest easy Munchkins 🕊

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I thought he died long time ago I remembered they mentioned about him rip

Never really liked him as a comic, but I thought his acting was great.

Dear nbc When will “Homicide: Life on the Street” be available to stream? Insane it’s not on any service at all. RIPRichardBelzer

He also had a drive time morning radio show in NYC paired with Scotty Brink, called Brink and Belzer.

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Enjoyed his work. May the God of ALL COMFORT be with his family and friends and comfort them as ONLY he can.

Liked him in his manny roles

I really liked him...

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May he soul rest in peace 🕊️

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