‘Seinfeld’ actress Kathryn Kates dies at 73
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Kathryn Kates, an actress who appeared in “Law & Order: SVU,” “Orange Is the New Black,” and “Seinfeld” has died.
According to USA Today and CNN, Kates’ reps at Headline Talent Agency said she died in Florida on Saturday at the age of 73 after a battle with lung cancer.
Her agency also confirmed her passing in an email to EW Scripps.
On social media, the agency said that Kates would “always be remembered and adored in our hearts as the powerful force of nature she was.”
Kates’ career took off in the 90s when she made two appearances as a counter clerk in the memorable “Seinfeld” episodes “The Dinner Party” (1994) and “The Rye” (1996), Deadline reported.
She had many roles under her belt, having appeared in the Jennifer Lopez drama “Shades of Blue,” “Judging Amy,” and “Rescue Me.”
Kates last appeared in the short film “Welcome to Sarajevo” last year, in which she won Best Actress at the NYCTV Festival.
Kathryn Kates, ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Orange is the New Black’ actress, dead at 73
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Kathryn Kates, an actress who appeared on " Seinfeld ," “The Many Saints of Newark,” “Orange is the New Black” and more, has died. She was 73.
A representative for Kates confirmed her death to Fox News. The actress passed away on Saturday “after a hard fought battle with lung cancer,” representative Erica Bines of Headline Talent Agency said.
“She was surrounded by her incredible family when she peacefully passed. She wasn’t just a dear client of ours but also our friend. Losing her is heartbreaking, but there’s no doubt that her immense talent will live on for generations to come,” Bines said in a statement.
A memorial for the actress is being planned to take place this spring, Bines added.
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Pictured: (l-r) Mitzi McCall as Lois, Kathryn Kates as Ginny, Rhoda Gemignani as Gail, Candice Azzara as Angie Spadaro, Lea Thompson as Caroline Duffy. (Alice S. Hall/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Kates was mourned by her manager, Bob McGowan, who told the outlet that his “heart is broken” and remembered Kates as “the best.”
“The entire time she was sick, she never complained,” McGowan added of the star.
Kates is known for many memorable roles on the small screen. She appeared in two episodes of “Seinfeld” as the counterwoman.
She also landed a recurring role in “Orange is the New Black,” and made appearances in “Law & Order: SVU” and “Shades of Blue.”
Kates also appeared in episodes of “Matlock,” “Lizzie McGuire,” “Caroline in the City” and “Judging Amy.”
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“Caroline and the Little White Lies” Episode 20 – Air Date 04/06/1998 – Pictured: (l-r) Mitzi McCall as Lois, Kathryn Kates as Ginny, Candice Azzara as Angie Spadaro, Lea Thompson as Caroline Duffy, Rhoda Gemignani as Gail. ( Alice S. Hall/NBCU Pho Expand
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In 2021, Kates starred in “The Many Saints of Newark,” the prequel movie of “The Sopranos,” as Angie DeCarlo. According to her IMDB page, she recently completed a project titled “Maybe There’s a Tree.”
Since her passing, a video of Kates reciting a sonnet has been shared to her Instagram account with a lengthy caption. “Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain,” the caption begins.
“Keep me alive in your beautiful hearts with unforgettable memories. Teach others what you’ve learned from me and I will live in forever,” it concludes.
Reps for Kates did not immediately return Fox News’ request for comment.
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Charlie Brown Voice Actor Peter Robbins and ‘Seinfeld’ Actress Kathryn Kates Die
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Peter Robbins, who voiced Charlie Brown in the 1960s Peanuts cartoons, and Kathryn Kates, a veteran actress known for her roles in Seinfeld and Orange Is The New Black, have died.
According to Robbins’ family, the former child actor, who suffered from bipolar disorder, committed suicide last week, as first reported by San Diego’s Fox 5. He was 65.
Best known for voicing Charlie Brown in holiday classics such as A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) and It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966), Robbins voiced the iconic Charles M. Schulz-created character for four years.
Outside of his work on the Peanuts cartoons, Robbins guest-starred on TV series such as The Munsters, Rawhide, Get Smart, The Donna Reed Show, F Troop, My Three Sons, and he had a recurring role in the 1968 sitcom Blondie. He later worked as a DJ.
Robbins returned to the spotlight in 2015 when he was arrested and sentenced to five years in prison for making criminal threats to several people, including public figures such as San Diego County Sheriff William Gore. He was released in 2019.
Meanwhile, Kates passed away on Saturday after a battle with cancer. She was 73. Her reps at Headline Talent Agency said, “She was always incredibly brave and wise and approached every role with the greatest of passion. She will be greatly missed.” (via Deadline)
Born in New York, Kates began her career in the early 1970s, first producing award-winning stage productions in Los Angeles before going on to guest in numerous TV shows. Throughout her decades-long career, she has appeared in such series as Matlock, Seinfeld, Lizzie McGuire, Orange Is The New Black, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Most recently, Kate starred in The Sopranos prequel movie The Many Saints of Newark.
Kathryn Kates as Judge Simons in Law and Order SVU
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