Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni and More 'Law & Order' Stars Remember Richard Belzer

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 co-stars are paying tribute to the late actor and comedian following his death Sunday. Belzer, who famously played Detective John Munch on the long-running series, died early Sunday at his home in Bozouls in southwest France.

He was 78. A cause of death for the actor is not yet known.Former  writer Bill Scheft confirmed Belzer's death to . «He had lots of health issues, and his last words were, 'F**k you, motherf***er,'» Scheft told .Following the news, Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni and Ice-T all took to social media to remember their longtime colleague and friend.«Goodbye my dear, dear friend.

I will miss you, your unique light, and your singular take on this strange world.» Hargitay, 59, wrote on Instagram. «I feel blessed to have known you and adored you and worked with you, side by side, for so many years.»«How lucky the angels are to have you.

I can hear them laughing already. I love you so very much, now and forever,» the post concluded.A post shared by Mariska Hargitay (@therealmariskahargitay)Hargitay, who plays Captain Olivia Benson, shared fan photos of her and Belzer along with a tribute from the show's creator, Dick Wolf, who wrote, «Richard Belzer's Detective John Munch is one of television's iconic characters.