Richard Belzer, the beloved standup comedian and actor who portrayed curmudgeonly Detective John Munch for decades in the "Law & Order" franchise, has died, according to multiple reports. He was 78.

(KTLA) – Richard Belzer, who for more than 20 years portrayed the cynical and conspiratorial-minded John Munch in the “Law and Order” franchise, has died. He was 78. The news of his death was first ...

The sharp-witted standup comic, who died Feb. 19, got his start in comedy clubs in the 1970s, but was perhaps best known for playing Det. Munch on... Remembering comic and 'Law & Order' actor Richard ...

Detective Munch (Richard Belzer) sits at a desk wearing a black suit and glasses in "Law and Order: SVU" - NBCUniversal It's hard to imagine "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" without Richard ...

Richard Belzer passed away at 78 earlier this year. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Mariska Hargitay also shared a few more ...

Richard Belzer, best known for his role on Law & Order and for standup comedy, has died aged 78. According to a friend, the ...

Richard Belzer knew just how to break the ice with Ice-T when they were first paired together on "Law & Order: SVU" more than 20 years ago. Ice-T shared with Jimmy Fallon on "The Tonight Show" on ...

It's hard to imagine "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" without Richard Belzer's cynical conspiracy theorist and police detective John Munch. He originated the character on David Simon's gritty ...

Belzer died early Sunday at his home in Bozouls in southwest France, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The report said a source told THR, “He had lots of health issues.” A prolific comic for many ...