Richard Belzer

Richard Jay Belzer (August 4, 1944 – February 19 2023) was an American stand-up comedian and actor. He was also a conspiracy author. He is best known for his role as John Munch, on the NBC police drama series Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Belzer believed there was a conspiracy to assassinate President John F. Kennedy. He wrote four books discussing conspiracy theories.

Belzer was a cousin of actor Henry Winkler.

Belzer died at his home in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France on February 19, 2023, at age 78. The cause of death was cardiopulmonary arrest caused by heart and respiratory failure.

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