Jerry Orbach is deceased. The American actor and singer passed away on December 28, 2004, at age 69. He is best known for his long-running role as Detective Lennie Briscoe on "Law & Order" and for Broadway performances including "Chicago" and "Cabaret." While his work continues to appear in reruns and digital streams, Orbach himself is not alive. The following sections clarify timelines, cite authoritative sources, and outline his key career milestones to support this status clarification.
