Say it aint so - Poor Uncle Leo.Long time actor and funnyman Len Lesser died on Thursday after being hospitalized with phenomena. He was 88 years old.
The actor was well known for his role as Uncle Leo from the hit series Seinfeld. Both Seinfeld and Jason Alexander, who played George Costanza on the show, expressed their condolences using their Twitter accounts this morning saying.
"Len was a tremendous guy. He was a smart actor/comedian who knew exactly what he was doing in the creation of Uncle Leo. I enjoyed many wonderful conversations with Len who was so openly grateful to be part of our show and so humble about his stunning contribution to it. I am so happy to have known him and my sympathies go to his family. But his was a fun life and he leaves many fans behind and many who will be enjoying his work for years to come."
Lesser was a seasoned professional and Hollywood staple for decades and appeared in successful projects as ER, Everybody Loves Raymond, Just Shoot Me, Mad About You, Falcon Crest, Quincy, Kojak, Bonanza, All in the Family, The Cosby Show, and countless others.
Good night Uncle Leo.
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