Kathryn Kates, ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Orange is the New Black’ Actor, Dies at 73

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Ethan Shanfeld New footage of DC’s “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” “Black Adam” and “The Flash” has been revealed in a new clip posted to social media.While the video teases only a brief look at Jason Momoa standing above a valley and sitting on Aquaman’s throne, it serves as the first official footage from the long-awaited sequel. Also starring Amber Heard as Mera and Willem Dafoe as Nuidis Vulko, “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” premieres in theaters on Dec. 16.

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Orange Is The New Black. Released in 2013, the Netflix series initially followed Piper as she’s sentenced to 15 months in a minimum security women’s prison for transporting a suitcase full of drug money.As the season’s progress, her character becomes less of a focus while expanding the roles of Suzanne ‘Crazy Eyes’ Warren (Uzo Aduba), Tasha ‘Taystee’ Jefferson (Danielle Brooks), Sophia Burset (Laverne Cox) and others.The show’s creator, Jenji Kohan, has previously been vocal about the use of Piper as a “trojan horse” to explore the other characters.Speaking to NPR, Kohan said: “You’re not going to go into a network and sell a show on really fascinating tales of Black women, and Latina women, and old women and criminals. But if you take this white girl, this sort of fish out of water, and you follow her in, you can then expand your world and tell all of those other stories.”Schilling has since discussed the resentment towards Piper from audiences, describing how she felt like “a space-holder” in the series.Speaking to The Independent about the growing backlash to Piper at the time, Schilling said: “In some ways, that was really hard.

@officialkathrynkates has passed away,” the agency wrote. “She will always be remembered and adored in our hearts as the powerful force of nature she was.

Kathryn Kates was an actress known for her roles in TV shows including “Seinfeld” and “Orange Is the New Black.”Acting careerKates was best known by many TV viewers for her appearances on two memorable episodes of “Seinfeld.” She played the counter woman at the bakery in iconic episodes featuring a babka and a loaf of marble rye bread. A later notable role for Kates came on several episodes of “Orange Is the New Black” as she played Amy Kanter-Bloom, mother of Jason Biggs’ character, Larry Bloom.

Law and Order: Special Victims Unitduring a career spanning four decades, was 73 years old. The actress' talent agency confirmed her death in a social media announcement on Monday. «Our mighty @officialkathrynkates has passed away.

announced Monday via Instagram.“She loved this craft and had enough patience to fill 10 ships. A true icon.

Kathryn Kates, an actress who appeared on "Seinfeld," "The Many Saints of Newark," "Law & Order: SVU," and more, has died. She was 73. A representative for Kates confirmed her death on Tuesday.The actress passed away on Saturday "after a hard fought battle with lung cancer," representative Erica Bines of Headline Talent Agency said to People.

Orange Is The New Black and Seinfeld, has died at the age of 73 following a battle with cancer.The actor passed away on Saturday (January 22), with her death confirmed by her representatives at Headline Talent Agency.In an Instagram post announcing the news, they wrote: “Our mighty @officialkathrynkates has passed away. She will always be remembered and adored in our hearts as the powerful force of nature she was.“She loved this craft and had enough patience to fill 10 ships.

Orange is the New Black actress Kathryn Kates has passed away aged 73.

Kathryn Kates has died at the age of 73 after a battle with cancer, her reps have revealed. Headline Talent Agency confirmed the Seinfeld star passed away on Saturday 22 January as they shared in a statement: "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.