Richard Belzer Mourned by ‘Law & Order’ Co-Stars: ‘Sweet Man and Funny as Hell’

to People in an interview on Saturday, the actress revealed what it’s like to be nominated for this year’s Academy Awards in the same category that her late mother, Janet Leigh, once was.“You know, I didn’t think about that,” Curtis, 64, told the outlet while at the Independent Spirit Awards.“I mean, I knew it, I was aware of it. I never thought that would happen. Like my parents and their fame and their stardom was so legendary that I’ve never felt like I would be anywhere near the level.

A complicated history. Teresa Giudice‘s daughters were once close to their uncle Joe Gorga and his wife, Melissa Gorga, but the siblings’ ongoing feud has seemingly caused tension among the younger generation.

Actor and comedian Richard Belzer was remembered on Saturday Night Live with a special title card following his death on February 19.

Rick Newman, the founder of New York City’s hugely influential Catch a Rising Star comedy club that provided a training ground for the stand-up comics who would change the landscape of entertainment in the 1970s, died Feb. 20 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 81.

Richard Belzer was remembered at the conclusion of tonight’s Law and Order: SVU episode, directed by longtime castmate Mariska Hargitay.

Bradley Whitford made his second appearance on. This time, however, star was playing a very different character: Pence Humphreys, a neurologist with early onset dementia who confesses to a murder in a rare departure for the series, with the episode directed by star Mariska Hargitay showing flashbacks of his life and how his memories have been muddled in the years since.Familiar with his work, Olivia Benson (Hargitay) is immediately suspicious of his confession and lends a hand in the investigation only to learn that, in the end, the professor was not responsible for the rape and murder of his wife, Winnie (Nancy Travis).

Mariska Hargitay is mourning the loss of her longtime friend and former co-star Richard Belzer. During a recent appearance on "The Today Show," the "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" star spoke about her relationship with Belzer and what she'll miss most about him. "What a heart and soul," Hargitay explained.

EXCLUSIVE: USA Network is running a Law and Order: SVU marathon in honor of Richard Belzer, who died earlier this week at 78.

Mourning a heartbreaking loss. Mariska Hargitay opened up about the death of longtime friend and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit costar Richard Belzer just days after his death.  

Mariska Hargitay is remembering her co-star, Richard Belzer.The beloved actor and comedian died Feb. 19 at the age of 78 at his home in southwest France. He was first introduced as Detective John Munch on the 1990s drama, before transitioning to in the same role until his last appearance in 2016.Hargitay appeared on Thursday's to pay tribute to Belzer, remembering him as «a heart and soul.»Mariska Hargitay and Richard Belzer in season 15 of 'Law & Order: SVU.'«He was family and taught me so much about taking risks and creativity and trust.

his death on Feb. 19 at the age of 78.“He was family and taught me so much about taking risks and creativity and trust and he brought so much joy to the set,” Hargitay said while speaking with Savannah Guthrie during an appearance on “Today.” “Boy, did this man loves children.

Mariska Hargitay, who plays Olivia Coleman on Law & Order: SVU, the longest-running character in TV history at 23 years and counting, sat for a wide-ranging chat this morning on Today. (Watch the full interview below.)

There was a “Back to the Future” reunion over the weekend.

Richard Belzer’s “Law & Order: SVU” co-stars are paying tribute to the late actor and comedian following his death Sunday. Belzer, who famously played Detective John Munch on the long-running series, died early Sunday at his home in Bozouls in southwest France. He was 78. A cause of death for the actor is not yet known.

 co-stars are paying tribute to the late actor and comedian following his death Sunday. Belzer, who famously played Detective John Munch on the long-running series, died early Sunday at his home in Bozouls in southwest France. He was 78. A cause of death for the actor is not yet known.Former  writer Bill Scheft confirmed Belzer's death to .

Richard Belzer, an acclaimed comedian known for his role as Detective John Munch in Law & Order: SVU, has sadly passed away. He was 78 years old.

Richard Belzer, who was known for his role on the hit TV series "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," died at the age of 78, a friend of the actor confirmed to Fox News Digital on Sunday. Belzer received scores of tributes across social media, and many stories about the famed actor surfaced. Fans of Belzer and pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan recalled the incident that led to a lawsuit.

Richard Belzer died Sunday, February 19, at his home in France. The actor was 78.

Mariska Hargitay is remembering her dear friend and co-star, Richard Belzer.

Richard Belzer was a cornerstone of Law & Order: SVU when the L&O spinoff launched in 1999; he was a main cast member, playing a characters fans already knew and loved, cynical detective John Munch who had originated on Homicide: Life on the Street. Following the news of Belzer’s death at age 78, his SVU co-costars and producers took to social media to remember him.