Richard Jay Belzer was not only an actor he was also a stand-up comedian, and author. Richard Jay Belzer is no more among us. Belzer passed away at the age of 78.
Belzer died on February 19, 2023, at his home in Beaulieu-sur-Mer from complications of unspecified circulatory and respiratory conditions. According to The Hollywood Reporter writer Bill Scheft, a longtime friend of the actor confirmed the news “He had lots of health issues, and his last words were, ‘F*ck you, motherf*cker,’” Scheft said.
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The news was also announced by Laraine Newman, who worked with Belzer on Saturday Night Live on NBC. Laraine Newman tweeted “I’m so sad to hear of Richard Belzer’s passing. I loved this guy so much. He was one of my first friends when I got to New York to do SNL. We used to go out to dinner every week at Sheepshead Bay for lobster. One of the funniest people ever. A master at crowd work. RIP dearest.”
“Goodbye my dear, dear friend. I will miss you, your unique light, and your singular take on this strange world. I feel blessed to have known you and adored you and worked with you, side by side, for so many years. How lucky the angels are to have you. I can hear them laughing already. I love you so very much, now and forever.” Mariska Hargitay also posted on Instagram.
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