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Mariska Hargitay is mourning the loss of a dear friend and former cast member.
On February 19, that longtime actor and comedian Richard Belzer died at the age of 78. Known for working on shows such as , fans got to know him for his portrayal of Detective John Munch for 17 seasons on
Shortly after the news about Richard's death broke, Mariska shared a heartfelt tribute to her friend . "Goodbye my dear, dear friend," she wrote in a post.
She continued: "How lucky the angels are to have you. I can hear them laughing already. I love so very much, now and forever."
Reacting to Mariska's message, fans immediately swarmed her comments section. Folks rallied around to share their condolences for the loss in the family.
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" data-caas-lazy-loading-init="1" loading="lazy" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/3QveW115F58_WFL.8JKoow--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTcwNTtoPTEwNTg7Y2Y9d2VicA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/woman_s_day_132/7cc4ff104923920c6c50808414fc712a">"What a legend. May his memory be a blessing 🤍," one person wrote on Instagram. "He was an amazing actor, comedian and person in general. He influenced so many lives. May he rest in [peace] ❤️," another added. "Truly sad. Sending love and prayers for everyone that knew him," a different user replied.
While Richard was famous for his work on
Because of Richard's longstanding relationship with the procedural dramas, the franchise's official Instagram also shared to the actor.
"Anyone who ever had the pleasure of watching Richard Belzer portray Det.
The caption concluded: "Our condolences go out to his loved ones as we join them in mourning his loss, but also in celebrating his memory."
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