Comedian ‘Law & Order’ Star Richard Belzer Dead At 78

BOZOULS, FRANCE. (THECOUNT) — Beloved veteran comedian, Richard Belzer, perhaps best known for his role as detective John Munch on Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, has died. He was 78.

Belzer died early Sunday at his home in Bozouls in southwest France, writer Bill Scheft, a longtime friend of the actor, told HR.

“He had lots of health issues, and his last words were, ‘F-you, MF,’” Scheft said.

A cause of death was not provided.

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Geo quick facts: Bozouls is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France. It is located on Route Maquis de Jean Pierre thirty minutes from Rodez, one hour from the Gorges du Tarn, two hours northeast of Toulouse, and six and a half hours due south of Paris – Wikipedia.