Richard Belzer, an actor best known for his role as Detective John Munch in ‘Law & Order’, has died aged 78.
“He died at his home early this morning in the south of France – in his house in the south of France – with his family around him,” confirmed writer Bill Scheft, a longtime friend of the actor. , to Fox News Digital.
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Richard Belzer died Sunday at his home in France. (Countess Jemal)
“He had a lot of health issues, and his last words were, ‘F— you, motherf—er,’” Scheft, a former ‘Late Show with David Letterman’ writer, told The Hollywood Reporter. from Belzer.
Richard Belzer, Jerry Lewis and Chazz Palminteri attend Jerry Lewis’ 90th Birthday Party at Friars Club on April 8, 2016 in New York City. Belzer is believed to have died at his home in southern France on Sunday. (Getty Images)
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Richard Belzer attends The Paley Center for Media Presents: ‘Homicide: Life On The Street: A Reunion’ at The Paley Center for Media on May 24, 2018 in New York City. Belzer is said to have died on Sunday at the age of 78. (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
“I’m so sad to hear of the passing of Richard Belzer. I loved this guy so much,” tweeted Laraine Newman, who was a cast member of “Saturday Night Live” from 1975-1980. one of my first friends when i came to New York to do SNL. We used to go out to Sheepshead Bay for dinner every week for lobster. One of the funniest people ever. A master of the crowdwork. Very expensive RIP.”
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