Estelle Harris, 'Seinfeld' and 'Toy Story' Star, Dead at 93
The comedian and actress who played George Costanza's mom on the hit sitcom died of natural causes.
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A comedy legend has died. Actress and comedian Estelle Harris died at the age of 93 on Saturday, according to multiple outlets.
The Seinfeld and Toy Story star died of natural causes in Palm Desert, Calif., weeks ahead of her 94th birthday.
“It is with the greatest remorse and sadness to announce that Estelle Harris has passed on this evening at 6:25pm,” her son Glen Harris shared in a statement to Deadline. “Her kindness, passion, sensitivity, humor, empathy and love were practically unrivaled, and she will be terribly missed by all those who knew her.”
Harris was best known for her role as George Costanza's mother, Estelle Costanza on the hit sitcom, Seinfeld, as well as voicing Mrs. Potato Head in the Toy Story franchise.
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Harris also had the recurring role of Muriel on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, in addition to roles in Curb Your Enthusiasm, Futurama, iCarly, Phil of the Future, Kim Possible, The Proud Family, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Wild Thorberrys, Star Trek: Voyager, Night Court and many more.
Shortly after the news of her death broke, Jason Alexander, who played her on-screen son, George Costanza, on Seinfeld tweeted his condolences.
"One of my favorite people has passed - my tv mama, Estelle Harris. The joy of playing with her and relishing her glorious laughter was a treat," Alexander, 63, tweeted. "I adore you, Estelle. Love to your family. Serenity now and always. #RIPEstelleHarris."
One of my favorite people has passed - my tv mama, Estelle Harris. The joy of playing with her and relishing her glorious laughter was a treat. I adore you, Estelle. Love to your family. Serenity now and always. #RIPEstelleHarris
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) April 3, 2022Harris is survived by three children, three grandsons, and a great-grandson.
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