Entertainment

Seinfeld Actor and New York City Stand-Up Staple Hiram Kasten Dies at 71

‘MULTITUDE OF ILLNESSES’

The sitcom regular passed away Sunday after a number of health battles, including prostate cancer.

Brett Bachman
Brett Bachman 

Night Editor

Comedian Hiram Kasten performs onstage during the 8th Annual Laugh For Sight All-Star Comedy Benefit at Gotham Comedy Club.
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Brett Bachman

Brett Bachman

Night Editor

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