Kathryn Kates obit

Kathryn Kates, 'Seinfeld' and 'Orange is the New Black' actress, dead at 73

The actress died after a battle with lung cancer

 

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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.

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."

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.

 

Actress (71 credits)

  Maybe There's a Tree (completed)

Lorna Deuce

 2021 The Many Saints of Newark

Angie DeCarlo

 2021 Greetings from Sarajevo (Short)

Sofia

 2021 Haymaker

Mama

 2020 Cracka (TV Movie)

Thelma Stone

 2017-2020 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series)

Judge Marlene Simons

- Ballad of Dwight and Irena (2020) ... Judge Marlene Simons

- Alta Kockers (2018) ... Judge Marlene Simons

- Chasing Demons (2018) ... Judge Marlene Simons

- Unintended Consequences (2017) ... Judge Marlene Simons

- Decline and Fall (2017) ... Judge Marlene Simons

 2020 The Good Fight (TV Series)

Amelia Diamond

- The Gang Discovers Who Killed Jeffrey Epstein (2020) ... Amelia Diamond

 2020 Hunters (TV Series)

Hilda Hoffman

- The Mourner's Kaddish (2020) ... Hilda Hoffman

 2020 Split (TV Series)

Liz

- Truest Version (2020) ... Liz

 2019 The Two Princes (Podcast Series)

The Barkeep

- The Play's the Thing (2019) ... The Barkeep

- Once Upon a Time (2019) ... The Barkeep

 2019 The Jesus Rolls

Older Woman

 2013-2019 Orange Is the New Black (TV Series)

Amy Kanter-Bloom

- Beginning of the End (2019) ... Amy Kanter-Bloom

- Can't Fix Crazy (2013) ... Amy Kanter-Bloom

- The Chickening (2013) ... Amy Kanter-Bloom

- I Wasn't Ready (2013) ... Amy Kanter-Bloom

 2019 Tarab

Dalayl

 2019 Three Corner House (Short)

Margaret Arnold

 2019/II Boxes (Short)

Oma

 2019 Friends from College (TV Series)

Martha

- The Wedding (2019) ... Martha

- The Engagement Party (2019) ... Martha

 2018 A Scientist's Guide to Living and Dying

Ruth

 2018/II Jo (Short)

Bonnie

 2018 The Amazing Ray (Short)

Marcy

 2018 Masterclass: Marvel CGI Acting (Short)

Kitty

 2018 Open Call (Short)

The Director

 2017 And Then I Left (Short)

Nana

 2017 Brokers (TV Short)

Janie

 2015-2017 Honestly Amelia (TV Series)

Vera the Owner

- Episode #2.5 (2017) ... Vera the Owner

- Episode #2.3 (2015) ... Vera the Owner

 2017 Skin Balloon (Short)

Didi

 2017/II Alina

Luba

 2017/II In Passing (Short)

 2016-2017 Shades of Blue (TV Series)

Mrs. Saperstein

- Chaos Is Come Again (2017) ... Mrs. Saperstein

- Live Wire Act (2016) ... Mrs. Saperstein

- Good Cop, Bad Cop (2016) ... Mrs. Saperstein

- Fall of Man (2016) ... Mrs. Saperstein

- False Face, False Heart (2016) ... Mrs. Saperstein

 2017 The New Yorker: Shorts & Murmurs (TV Series)

Mom

- Millennial Hoarders (2017) ... Mom

 2016 Two Girls One Show (TV Series)

Homeless Woman

 2016 Feed the Beast (TV Series)

Ruth Cline

- Tabula Rasa (2016) ... Ruth Cline

- Secret Sauce (2016) ... Ruth Cline

 2016 Sugar!

Rose

 2016 Flatbush Luck

Mrs. Shore

 2015 Happy Hour Feminism (TV Series)

 2015 H&M's I, Beckham (Video short)

Maid

 2015 Co-operation (TV Series)

Landlord

- The Interview (2015) ... Landlord

 2015 Sid's New Glasses (Short)

Ida Shavelson

 2014 Small Miracles (TV Series)

Esty

- The Skin of His Teeth (2014) ... Esty

- The Wall (2014) ... Esty

- A Soldier's Note (2014) ... Esty

- Mermaids (2014) ... Esty

 2014 Unforgettable (TV Series)

Mary Garroto

- Manhunt (2014) ... Mary Garroto

 2014 Common Ground - The Web Series (TV Series)

Landlady

 2013 Dovid Meyer

Odel

 2013 Hot Mess: the Webseries (TV Series)

DMV Lady

 2013 Lady Business (TV Series)

McKenzie Martin

- Gloria Steinem (2013) ... McKenzie Martin

 2012 Allen Here (Short)

Teacher

 2012 Lola Versus

Woman at Restaurant

 2011 Gun Hill (TV Movie)

Bora

 2011 Pan Am (TV Series)

Mrs. Luckovich

- Truth or Dare (2011) ... Mrs. Luckovich

 2011 Monkey Man

Mrs. Howard

 2010 Rescue Me (TV Series)

Older Woman

- Sanctuary (2010) ... Older Woman

 2009 Check-Up: From the Gently Twisted Life of Michael Kleinfeld (Short)

Susan Kleinfeld

 2009 Lott Oh (Short)

Gertrude

 2009 Out of the Fog

Ludmilla Bashilevsky

 2008 Saveta's Gift (Short)

Looba

 2008/II Blindspot (Short)

Ann

 2003 10-8: Officers on Duty (TV Series)

Mrs. Berman

- The Wild Bunch (2003) ... Mrs. Berman (uncredited)

 2003 Judging Amy (TV Series)

June Starr

- Into the Fire (2003) ... June Starr

 2002-2003 Lizzie McGuire (TV Series)

Mrs. Carrabino

- My Fair Larry (2003) ... Mrs. Carrabino

- You're a Good Man, Lizzie McGuire (2002) ... Mrs. Carrabino

 1998 Caroline in the City (TV Series)

Ginny

- Caroline and the Little White Lies (1998) ... Ginny

 1997/I Asylum

Nurse Taylor

 1997 The Nurse

Marsha Harriman

 1996 Hudson Street (TV Series)

Mrs. Bowman

- Having My Baby (1996) ... Mrs. Bowman

 1994-1996 Seinfeld (TV Series)

Counter Woman / Counterwoman

- The Rye (1996) ... Counter Woman

- The Dinner Party (1994) ... Counterwoman

 1994 Thunder Alley (TV Series)

Nurse #1

- Never Say Die (1994) ... Nurse #1

 1992 Rachel Gunn, R.N. (TV Series)

- Love Is Here to Stray (1992)

 1991 Teenage Exorcist

Maid

 1991 Sessions (TV Mini Series)

Nurse

- Happy Birthday (1991) ... Nurse

 1991 Matlock (TV Series)

Mabel Maloney

- The Witness Killings: Part 2 (1991) ... Mabel Maloney

- The Witness Killings (1991) ... Mabel Maloney

 1990 Pastime

Ethel

 1983 The Taming of the Shrew (Video)

Player #4

 1982 Jinxed!

Miss Nina

 1982 Life of the Party: The Story of Beatrice (TV Movie)

Dierdre

Thanks (2 credits)

 2017 Skin Balloon (Short) (special thanks)

 2013 CaucAsian (TV Series) (special thanks - 6 episodes)

- Episode #1.6 (2013) ... (special thanks)

- Episode #1.5 (2013) ... (special thanks)

- Episode #1.4 (2013) ... (special thanks)

- Episode #1.3 (2013) ... (special thanks)

- Episode #1.2 (2013) ... (special thanks)

 

Self (1 credit)

 2021 Q&A (An Audible Original) (Podcast Series)

Judge Goldman