Richard Belzer, RIP

Belzer decided to beat Carter out the door. Huge loss, legendary actor. Homicide is such an important show. Great casting all around in that too, as you see the equally awesome Yaphet Kotto behind Belzer in the picture. The man could play the hell out of a cop.

Also, from the link above:

Richard Belzer, the beloved comedian who began as an edgy stand-up performer before finding further fame as the cynical but stalwart detective John Munch on Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, has died. He was 78. 

Belzer died early Sunday at his home in Bozouls in southwest France, writer Bill Scheft, a longtime friend of the actor, told The Hollywood Reporter. “He had lots of health issues, and his last words were, ‘Fuck you, motherfucker,’” Scheft said.

Now that’s a model on how to leave the mortal coil.

RIP.