Richard Belzer, ‘Law & Order’ actor, dies at 78

American actor and comedian Richard Belzer, known for his role as Detective John Munch in Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, He died on February 19 at the age of 78.

The news was released by his representative, Eric Gardner, who assured that Belzer passed away peacefully at his home in Bozouls, France. While, in an interview for The Hollywood ReporterBill Scheft, writer and old friend of the interpreter, revealed what were the last words of the famous actor.

He had many health problems. His last words were: ‘Fuck off, you son of a bitch.

The well-known actor The secret X files I had been struggling with health problems for a long time. However, his cause of death was not disclosed.

Belzer’s youth was quite eventful, as his mother died of breast cancer when the actor was 18 and four years after his mother’s death, his father committed suicide.

Richard Belzer became famous for his comedic skills

In the 1980s, Belzer participated in iconic films such as fame and Scarface and, in 1993, he starred in the police series Homicide: Life on the Street, where he first played John Munch.

However, the beloved actor rose to fame for his role as the detective on the NBC show law and order, which he played for 325 episodes, over 17 years (1999-2016).

Belzer reprized the role in the 2000 TV movie Homicide: The Movie. Although his character retired in 2013, Belzer returned for two more installments. His last participation was in 2016, the year in which he said goodbye to acting for good.

Richard Belzer and his role in the life of Detective Munch were similar in many ways, as both were of Jewish descent and had a wry sense of humor, becoming one of the most iconic and beloved police officers in US history. shows TV cops.