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Los Angeles Times
Entertainment
Christi Carras

Richard Belzer, stand-up comic and TV detective, reportedly dies at 78

Richard Belzer, a revered actor and comedian known for playing wisecracking detective John Munch on numerous TV series — including “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” — reportedly has died. He was 78.

Belzer died Sunday at his home in Bozouls, France, comedy writer Bill Scheft told the Hollywood Reporter.

“He had lots of health issues, and his last words were, ‘F--- you, motherf-----,’” said Scheft, a longtime friend of the late entertainer.

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