There are certain actors that make a crossover from one genre to another. Not all of them do that successfully, but Richard Belzer is one man who did.

Unfortunately, Richard Belzer passed away on February 19, 2023. There has been no announcement as of

yet of the cause of the death, but it is known that he will be missed by many.

Lorraine Newman was one who spoke out about her friend, as they were both original cast members on

Saturday Night Live. She posted a tribute on Twitter, speaking about how sad she was to hear of his passing.

Belzer was known for more than just his role on Saturday Night Live.

He was better known for his appearance on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. He played the role of Detective John Munch.