Katherine Cates, an actress who appeared in "Seinfeld," "The Many Saints of Newark," "Orange is the New Black" and more, has died. She was 73 years old.
A representative for Cates confirmed her death to Fox News. "The actress passed away on Saturday after a hard battle with lung cancer," said headline talent agency representative Erica Binns.
“She was surrounded by her incredible family when she passed away peacefully. She was not only our dear customer, but also our friend. Losing her is heartbreaking, but there is no doubt that her immense talent is to come. Will live on for generations." Binns said in a statement.
Meanwhile, Cates was mourned by her manager, Bob McGowan, who told the outlet that he was "heartbroken" and remembered Cates as "the best".
"The whole time she was sick, she never complained," McGowan added to the star.
Cates is known for his many memorable roles on the small screen. She appeared in two episodes of "Seinfeld" as the counterwoman.
He had a recurring role in "Orange is the New Black" and appeared in "Law & Order: SVU" and "Shades of Blue".
Cates also appeared in episodes of "Matlock," "Lizzie McGuire," "Caroline in the City" and "Judgment Amy."
In 2021, Cates starred as Angie DeCarlo in the prequel film "The Many Saints of Newark" to "The Sopranos." According to her IMDB page, she recently completed a project titled "Maybe There A Tree".
Since his death, a video of Cates reciting the sonnet has been shared on his Instagram account with a long caption. "Do not stand at my grave and weep
I'm not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I'm the sunlight on cooked cereal," the caption begins.
"Keep me alive in your beautiful hearts with unforgettable memories. Teach others what you have learned from me and I will live on forever," it concluded.