Richard Belzer, 'Law & Order: SVU' Star and Beloved Comedian, Dead at 78
etonline.comstar and acclaimed comedian, has died. According to multiple reports, Belzer 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.Belzer stared as the beloved Detective John Munch on 1993's before taking the role to where it perhaps became most notable, .
Belzer starred as Munch on the long-running show until 2013. In addition to , Belzer appeared on the original as well as , playing the role for 23 years in total, across 12 different TV series including , , , and His last appearance as John Munch was in a guest spot on in 2016.While Belzer got his start as a comedian — appearing as a warm-up act during the initial run of from 1975 to 1980, as well being a feature player on he had a handful of smaller roles in films like (1980),(1982) and (1983).
He also guest starred on several TV shows, including , , and Additionally, Belzer had a recurring role in the original in 1991 and in A published author, Belzer ultimately retired from acting in 2016.Following news of his death, Belzer was remembered by his colleagues in the comedy worked, including Marc Maron and OG, Laraine Newman.«I’m so sad to hear of Richard Belzer’s passing.
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