Hiram Kasten, best known for his role in Seinfeld, has died at 71 years old. The news was posted to official Facebook page. His obituary, which dubbed him as "a truly charming guy," revealed that he passed away on Sunday.
This comes after seven years of fighting through a multitude of illnesses including prostate cancer and a lifelong battle with Crohn’s disease. The beloved comedian and actor revealed that he was terminally ill to those closest to him in the last six months. He was met with an outpour of love and frequent Zoom calls from his friends, something his wife Diana said "prolonged his life for at least another two months to be able to laugh with his peers.
" For all the latest on news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to The Mirror US . READ MORE: Tupac fans convinced he's alive 28 years after funeral as bizarre clip resurfaces During his life, Hiram was a beloved staple of the New York City comedy scene entertaining audiences all throughout the '70s and '80s. He was also a talented actor and well-known and loved for his role on the hit comedy sitcom Seinfeld.
In the series Hiram starred as Michael, who was the co-worker to Elaine Benes. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE .
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