The ‘Law and Order (SVU)’ team fires Richard Belzer, Detective Munch in the cop series

“Anyone who has had the pleasure see Richard Belzer play Det. john munch He will never forget how much he lived into that beloved character to make him his own,” the official account of the series released today. Law and order SVU in in memory of the actor whose death was confirmed on Sunday, February 19 at the age of 78.

Belzer played the role for over two decades.

“Our condolences to their loved ones as we join them in mourning their loss, but also in celebrating their memory.”.

The actor Christopher Meloni, who gave life to Elliot Stabler’s character in the series, later to return as the protagonist of Law and Order: Organized Crime (Star Plus), added to the condolences by sharing a nice picture of him and Belzer whom he described as his great friend.

Mariska Hargitay, who heads the police production today as Olivia Benson, He also posted a touching message:

“Goodbye my dearest friend. I will miss your unique light and your specific point of view for this unique world. I feel blessed to have known, loved, and worked with you for so many years alongside you.“, wrote. “How lucky are the angels with you, I can already hear them laughing. I love you so much now and forever”.

Vincent D’Onofrio he wrote on Twitter to recall Belzer’s success as a comedian:Richard Belzer was always very nice to me. We met at the comedy club where I performed for L&O years ago. I was young with only one movie in my career. He always remembered me. I’ve had the pleasure of dealing with him on a few occasions. He was a lovely man and terribly funny. We will miss you”.