WHILE many knew him as Richard Belzer, an entire universe of Law and Order fans knew him as ‘Sergeant Munch.’
While Richard Belzer’s death on February 19, 2023, brought many tributes to the star, other fans are curious to know more about his love life.
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How many wives did Richard Belzer have?
Belzer had three wives throughout his lifetime.
The first was Gail Susan Ross, who Belzer married in 1966, but the two split in 1972.
He re-married four years later, in 1976, to a woman named Dalia Danoch.
Their marriage also ended in divorce, this time after two years together.
Finally, Belzer seemed to have found his perfect match in a woman named Harlee McBride.
The couple met in 1981, married in 1985, and stayed together until he died in 2023.
Who was Richard Belzer’s third wife, Harlee McBride?
Harlee McBride was born on November 20, 1948.
The American actress was best known for her roles as Cynthia Chatterley in the films Young Lady Chatterley and Young Lady Chatterley II.
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She later went on to be featured in Playboy for her work as Cynthia Chatterley, as the magazine was running a feature on sex scenes in movies.
She also played in 22 episodes of Belzer’s first big television gig, Homicide: Life on the Street.
In Homicide: Life on the Street, McBride played Dr Alyssa Dyer.
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Did Richard Belzer have any kids?
Richard Belzer never had any children of his own.
He was a stepfather to two daughters of McBride’s from a previous marriage.
The girls, Bree and Jessica Benton were from her first marriage to Garth Benton.
Mariska Hargitay shared a sweet post on February 19 regarding the death of her co-star and friend.
It read: “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.”
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