’Seinfeld’ actor Hiram Kasten passes away at 71

Actor Hiram Kasten, who is known for his work in TV shows like 'Saved by the Bell', 'Seinfeld', and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm', passed away at the of 71, reported the New York Post. The actor died in his wife Diana Kisiel Kastenbaum's arms "only hours after their 38th wedding anniversary," the post reads. His "great comedy and artistic community rallied to his side," as “some made trips to Batavia to visit him, late night Zoom meetings with friends on both coasts ensued and went into the wee hours of the morning.” "It prolonged his life for at least another two months to be able to laugh with his peers," his wife added. Seinfeld "passed Hiram on his first audition and he became a regular," with the pair striking "up a friendship that has lasted for 45 years," Diana wrote in the post.