Richard Belzer, beloved stand-up comic and "Law & Order: SVU" star, died at home in France, multiple outlets have confirmed. He was 78.
Belzer played cynical, wisecracking police detective John Munch on "Law & Order: SVU" for more than 200 episodes, a character he originated on "Homicide: Life on the Street" and carried into guest spots on other "Law & Order" franchise shows, as well as in numerous guest appearances across five TV networks, including HBO's "The Wire."
