Richard Belzer, longtime stand-up comedian and TV detective, has died. He was of 78 years old.

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He played the role of Detective in Law & Order: SVU and Homicide: Life on the Street.

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Richard Belzer, died on Sunday at his home in Bojoles, southern France. This information was told by his longtime friend Bill Schaft to The Hollywood Reporter.

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Richard Belzer was born on August 4, 1944, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA.

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He started his career as a stand-up comedian in the late 1960s and later appeared on several TV shows and films, including "The Groove Tube" and "Scarface."

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Belzer is the only actor to portray the same character, John Munch, in 10 different television series.

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Belzer has been married twice, first to Gail Susan Ross in 1966, and then to Harlee McBride in 1985, with whom he remains married.

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In 2016, Belzer announced his retirement from acting, but he continues to remain active in various other projects, including writing and radio work.

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