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’.

RT @curb_david: Kathryn Kates, who appeared as a counterwoman in two memorable scenes from “Seinfeld” involving baked goods in short supply…

Actress Kathryn Kates, 73, who appeared as a counterwoman in two memorable scenes from “Seinfeld” involving baked goods in short supply — chocolate babkas and marble rye bread — and racked up numerous screen credits over nearly 50 years, died https://t.co/hE458EGAXw #obit

Actress Kathryn Kates, 73, who appeared as a counterwoman in two memorable scenes from “Seinfeld” involving baked goods in short supply — chocolate babkas and marble rye bread — and racked up numerous screen credits over nearly 50 years, died https://t.co/taKpaNXnbK #obit

RT @twitbituaries: Kathryn Kates, Actress of 'Seinfeld' Babka Fame, Dies at 73 - https://t.co/OU7EZbwEnF (NY Times)

RT @curb_david: Kathryn Kates, who appeared as a counterwoman in two memorable scenes from “Seinfeld” involving baked goods in short supply…

RT @curb_david: Kathryn Kates, who appeared as a counterwoman in two memorable scenes from “Seinfeld” involving baked goods in short supply…

RT @curb_david: Kathryn Kates, who appeared as a counterwoman in two memorable scenes from “Seinfeld” involving baked goods in short supply…

Kathryn Kates, who appeared as a counterwoman in two memorable scenes from “Seinfeld” involving baked goods in short supply — chocolate babkas and marble rye bread — and racked up numerous screen credits over nearly 50 years, died on Jan. 22. She was 73. https://t.co/FqQ1LtUC3P

Kathryn Kates, actress who played the babka purveyor on 'Seinfeld,' dies at 73 - Jewish Telegraphic Agency https://t.co/tjeBRilvEN via @jtanews

RT @MichaelEmbry: Kathryn Kates, who played the ‘Seinfeld’ babka purveyor, dies at 73 https://t.co/j2o9HZwu0C #RIPKathrynKates #Seinfeld

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Kathryn Kates, Actress of ‘Seinfeld’ Babka Fame, Dies at 73 She had a long screen career but may be best remembered as the counterwoman who tells Jerry and Elaine the bad news that her bakery was out of chocolate babkas. #RestInPeace https://t.co/SQKm5zX1Fa

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RT @nytimesarts: The actress Kathryn Kates has died at 73. Kates had a long screen career, but she may be best remembered for her role in “…