Richard Belzer Law and Order S.V.U. passed away

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Richard Belzer Law and Order S.V.U. But Detective Manch passed away at the age of 78.

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Richard Belzer who became one of American television's police detectives as John Munch on Law and Order Special Victims Unit and other shows

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died on Sunday at his home in Beaulieu sur Mer, France

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The death was confirmed by Bill Scheft, a friend of Mr. Belzer. He was 78.

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Mr. Scheft is working on a documentary about Mr. Belzer's life and career

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And he added that the actor was also suffering from communication and abuse problems over the years

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Mr. Belser as Detective Munk was brainy but hard-boiled, cynical but also sensitive

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He was the kind of cop who made casual references to Friedrich Nietzsche and novelist Elmore Leonard.

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He said in a pinch when he was accused of being dirty old he replied who are you calling old

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