RIP - Richard Belzer ((Lt. Munch)

[RgrF]

RIP to Detective Lt. John Munch, TV Homicide Life on the Streets - a great role.

[Fritz]

ah, bummer.

[JoeH]

Apparently this is a hoax, so waiting on confirmation of that - https://en.mediamass.net/people/richard-...hhoax.html

[Blankity Blank]

JoeH wrote:
Apparently this is a hoax, so waiting on confirmation of that

Actually, it looks like the story about it being a hoax is the actual hoax. Poorly done “satire”.

The source you link to is a satire site. One without the sense to know creating confusion over an actual death does the grieving family no favors at the worst possible time.

[RgrF]

Laraine Newman

Billy Crystal

[NewtonMP2100]

....it seems to be real as it is hitting news outlets.....


Richard Belzer, Law & Order: SVU and Homicide's John Munch, Dead at 78

....Richard Belzer, best known for playing John Munch on Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: SVU, has died at the age of 78.

Belzer died Sunday at his home in France, a friend of the actor confirms to The Hollywood Reporter, adding, “He had lots of health issues, and his last words were, ‘F–k you, motherf–er.'”

“Richard Belzer was the first actor to welcome me when I started at SVU,” executive producer Warren Leight tweeted on Sunday. “Open, warm, acerbic, whip smart, surprisingly kind. I loved writing for Munch, and I loved being with Belz. We sensed this would be his parting scene. Godspeed Belz.”

“I’m so sad to hear of Richard Belzer’s passing,” actress Laraine Newman tweeted. I loved this guy so much. He was one of my first friends when I got to New York to do SNL. We used to go out to dinner every week at Sheepshead Bay for lobster. One of the funniest people ever. A master at crowd work. RIP dearest.”.......


......seems to be real..............?!

[Speedy]

He was great. I wish his character had been given more screen time.

[SteveG]

Belzer portrayed Munch for 23 years, beginning in 1993 and ending in 2016 when he retired from acting. He also appeared as Munch in shows as far-ranging as “The Wire” and “Arrested Development.”

[Rolando]

Steve G. wrote:
Belzer portrayed Munch for 23 years, beginning in 1993 and ending in 2016 when he retired from acting. He also appeared as Munch in shows as far-ranging as “The Wire” and “Arrested Development.”

And at least one episode of the X-Files!!

https://x-files.fandom.com/wiki/John_Munch

[mrbigstuff]

Loved him in Homicide and his interaction with that fantastic ensemble cast.