KATHRYN Kates, a TV series favorite passed away January 22, 2022.
Kates was best known for her roles in shows such as Orange Is the New Black, Seinfeld, Law & Order: SVU, and The Sopranos.
What type of cancer did Kathryn Kates have?
Kates, 73, died of cancer on Saturday, January 22, 2022, in Florida.
Her death was reported three days later by her reps at Headline Talent Agency.
“Kathryn has been our client for many years, and we have grown much closer to her in this last year since she knew of her cancer returning."
“She was always incredibly brave and wise and approached every role with the greatest of passion. She will be greatly missed.”
The exact cancer that Kates had has yet to be revealed by her team.
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Where was Kathryn Kates from?
Kates was a native New Yorker who had a few small roles in the early 1980s.
She later appeared on major programs such as Matlock, Thunder Alley, and Seinfeld.
Her career moved forward from there as she also went on to be seen on Caroline in the City, Lizzie McGuire, Judging Amy, Rescue Me, and others.
On Orange Is the New Black, she played Jason Biggs’ mother, Amy Kanter-Bloom.
What have people said in response to her passing?
Upon news of her tragic passing, tributes began to pour in celebrating Kates' life and legacy.
One user took to Twitter to write, "The incredible @kathrynjkates passed away. Kathryn Kates was someone I knew via my daughter having worked with her & we kept in touch.
"I greatly admired her work & she knew it. I told her many times and I’m glad I did – outspoken, true, caring, memorable actress in every part."
A podcast dedicated to Seinfeld tweeted out their appreciation for the role Kates played on the show, stating "She made us laugh on two episodes of Seinfeld but leaves a legacy of kindness and humanity to all those she touched. RIP Kathryn."
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