Kathryn Kates, an actor whose career spanned decades and included memorable bit parts in Seinfeld and Orange is the New Black, has died.

She also appeared in the Sopranos spin-off film The Many Saints of Newark and had a long career in theater.

The late Kathryn Kates began her career in theater before taking on memorable roles in numerous films and TV shows over the years, including the 2021 film "The Many Saints of Newark."

Kathryn Kates, an actor who appeared in "Seinfeld" and "Orange is the New Black," died on Saturday after a battle with lung cancer.

Kathryn Kates, an actress who portrayed roles on “Seinfeld," ”The Many Saints of Newark," “Law & Order: SVU,” and more, has died. She was 73.

Kathryn Kates, a character actress who appeared in "Seinfeld" and "The Many Saints of Newark," has died. She was 73.

Actress Kathryn Kates, who appeared in hit TV series including "Orange is the New Black" and "Seinfeld," has died.

Actor was described as a ‘powerful force of nature’ with ‘enough patience to fill 10 ships’

The US actress was described as a ‘powerful force of nature’ with ‘enough patience to fill 10 ships’.

"Seinfeld" fans will recognize Kates from the beloved babka episode.

The US actress was described as a ‘powerful force of nature’ with ‘enough patience to fill 10 ships’.

Kathryn Kates was a well-known American actress. She appeared in the episodes “The Rye” and “The Dinner Party” of Seinfeld. Link:https://t.co/lQyXqtbqUw #KathrynKatesSeinfeld #KathrynKatesSeinfeldDies #DeathCause

Kathryn Kates, who starred in “Seinfeld” and “Orange Is the New Black,” died on Saturday after being diagnosed with lung cancer. She was 73 years old at the time. https://t.co/NIYoiiJQbN https://t.co/SlExgYcaoW

“Kathryn passed away peacefully this past Saturday surrounded by her brother Josh, his wife Sue Ann and her sister Mallory,” Headline Talent Agency said in a statement. https://t.co/NIYoiiJQbN https://t.co/DpGeZaSr3s

“Kathryn passed away peacefully this past Saturday surrounded by her brother Josh, his wife Sue Ann and her sister Mallory,” Headline Talent Agency said in a statement. https://t.co/NIYoiiJQbN https://t.co/lvIL5cOxPV

Kathryn Kates, who starred in “Seinfeld” and “Orange Is the New Black,” died on Saturday after being diagnosed with lung cancer. She was 73 years old at the time. https://t.co/NIYoiiJQbN https://t.co/fXM1r3SzAn

Kathryn Kates, who starred in “Seinfeld” and “Orange Is the New Black,” died on Saturday after being diagnosed with lung cancer. She was 73 years old at the time. https://t.co/NIYoiiKo1l https://t.co/VCtNKD0kn9

Kathryn Kates, who starred in “Seinfeld” and “Orange Is the New Black,” died on Saturday after being diagnosed with lung cancer. She was 73 years old at the time. https://t.co/NIYoiiJQbN https://t.co/KHLHC2ETBI

Kathryn Kates, who starred in “Seinfeld” and “Orange Is the New Black,” died on Saturday after being diagnosed with lung cancer. She was 73 years old at the time. https://t.co/NIYoiiJQbN https://t.co/EatOScBOWG

Kathryn Kates, who starred in “Seinfeld” and “Orange Is the New Black,” died on Saturday after being diagnosed with lung cancer. She was 73 years old at the time. https://t.co/NIYoiiJQbN https://t.co/HCkplx3HUI

Kathryn Kates, who starred in “Seinfeld” and “Orange Is the New Black,” died on Saturday after being diagnosed with lung cancer. She was 73 years old at the time. https://t.co/NIYoiiKo1l https://t.co/AMsplFwt5P

Kathryn Kates, who starred in “Seinfeld” and “Orange Is the New Black,” died on Saturday after being diagnosed with lung cancer. She was 73 years old at the time. https://t.co/NIYoiiKo1l https://t.co/8Dy88oGtEr

Kathryn Kates, who starred in “Seinfeld” and “Orange Is the New Black,” died on Saturday after being diagnosed with lung cancer. She was 73 years old at the time. https://t.co/NIYoiiKo1l https://t.co/qe1890WPLN

Kathryn Kates, who starred in “Seinfeld” and “Orange Is the New Black,” died on Saturday after being diagnosed with lung cancer. She was 73 years old at the time. https://t.co/NIYoiiKo1l https://t.co/xw5YLOgRbv

Kathryn Kates, who starred in “Seinfeld” and “Orange Is the New Black,” died on Saturday after being diagnosed with lung cancer. She was 73 years old at the time. https://t.co/NIYoiiKo1l https://t.co/S1EBgxfaY7

Kathryn Kates, who starred in “Seinfeld” and “Orange Is the New Black,” died on Saturday after being diagnosed with lung cancer. She was 73 years old at the time. https://t.co/NIYoiiKo1l https://t.co/VQkEiF0q3B

Kathryn Kates, who starred in “Seinfeld” and “Orange Is the New Black,” died on Saturday after being diagnosed with lung cancer. She was 73 years old at the time. https://t.co/NIYoiiKo1l https://t.co/BbNMXaHOI3

Kathryn Kates, who starred in “Seinfeld” and “Orange Is the New Black,” died on Saturday after being diagnosed with lung cancer. She was 73 years old at the time. https://t.co/NIYoiiJQbN https://t.co/CJjmYHDHfz

Kathryn Kates (1948 - 2022) was an American actress. She appeared in two episodes of Seinfeld. commencing with SE05, Ep12; The Dinner Party. In both episodes she played a character selling baked goods. She has also appeared in Orange Is The New Black and The Many Saints Of Newark https://t.co/5Shc9jz9Mp