If Sherlock Holmes can survive the Reichenbach Falls then surely we have not seen the last of Detective Sergeant John Munch." But after 21 years, smart money is on Munch not totally disappearing from the face of the earth. "I am truly blessed to have been in the company of so many remarkable people for such a long time!" Belzer wrote in 2013. He returned to the show, however, for one final appearance in 2016. Frasier Crane of "Cheers" and James Arness' Marshal Matt Dillon of “Gunsmoke” as the most prolific TV character of all time.Īfter Munch retired on a landmark episode of "SVU" in 2013, Belzer penned a heartfelt essay bidding farewell to his onscreen alter ego for the Huffington Post. He also served as a warm-up act on "Saturday Night Live" in the early days of the sketch comedy program.īelzer debuted the beloved character of John Munch on the 1990s crime drama "Homicide: Life on the Street" before reprising the role for "Homicide: The Movie" and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." His sarcastic portrayal of Munch was so popular, Belzer also made cameos and guest appearances as the witty investigator in a number of other shows, including "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," "30 Rock," "The Wire," "Arrested Development" and "The X-Files."ĭuring his career, Belzer's Munch surpassed Kelsey Grammer's Dr.
"His last words were, 'F- you, motherf-,'" Scheft told The Times.īefore making a name for himself on the small screen, Belzer performed stand-up at comedy clubs such as Pip's, the Improv and Catch a Rising Star in New York City. He had "been dealing with circulatory and respiratory issues for years," according to Scheft, a longtime friend of the entertainer. He was 78.īelzer died Sunday morning at his home with family by his side in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France, comedy writer Bill Scheft confirmed to the Los Angeles Times. 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" - has died. 22, 2023: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Richard Belzer is survived by six grandchildren. (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)ĩ:34 a.m. Richard Belzer attends the 2008 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York.
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