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 herto 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.Pictured: Mitzi McCall as Lois, Kathryn Kates as Ginny, Rhoda Gemignani as Gail, Candice Azzara as Angie Spadaro, Lea Thompson as Caroline Duffy.
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."