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Hiram Kasten, renowned for his role in , has The announcement was made on his official page. His obituary, which described him as "a truly charming guy," disclosed that he died on Sunday after a seven-year battle with various illnesses, including prostate and a lifelong struggle with Crohn's disease. The much-loved comedian and actor had shared his terminal illness diagnosis with his closest friends in the past six months.

His wife Diana said the outpouring of love and regular Zoom calls from his friends "prolonged his life for at least another two months to be able to laugh with his peers." Throughout his life, Hiram was a legendary figure in the New York City comedy scene. He began his stand-up career in 1978 when Jerry Seinfeld passed him during an audition at "The Comic Strip.



" He went on to become a mainstay in the comedy scene, entertaining audiences throughout the '70s and '80s. Reflecting on his unique comedic style, his obituary stated: "He channeled the greats in his demeanor onstage, always dressing for the occasion. With his open-collared shirts and natty sport jackets always with a pocket hanky billowing forth, he stood out amongst his peers.

It added: " It continued: "He was the 'missing link' to another generation of comedians he watched as a child on TV. He emulated Alan King, Jackie Gleason and Jerry Lewis." Hiram was also a talented actor, best known for his role on the popular comedy sitcom Seinfeld.

Hiram played Michael, a co-worker of Elaine Benes, for thr.

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