Actress Estelle Harris has died at the age of 93 of natural causes. “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 said 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.” She is also survived by two more children, three grandsons, and a great-grandson. Harris was best known for her role as George Costanza’s (Jason Alexander) mother, Estelle, on Seinfeld (1989-1998) and appeared in 27 episodes, with her first coming in Season 4 with “The Contest.” (Her last episode was the series finale.) Harris’ TV credits also include Curb Your Enthusiasm, ER, Futurama, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, and Night Court. On the film side, Harris voiced Mrs. Potato Head in the Toy Story franchise.
- 4/3/2022
- TV Insider
One of Estelle Harris’ signature roles was playing George Costanza’s (Jason Alexander) mother Estelle on the classic NBC sitcom Seinfeld. Following Harris’ death Saturday evening of natural causes at age 93, she was remembered fondly by Alexander.
“One of my favorite people has passed – my tv mama, Estelle Harris,” Alexander wrote on Twitter. “The joy of playing with her and relishing her glorious laughter was a treat.”
Alexander evoked one of the most famous lines from Seinfeld, “Serenity now,” originated by George’s father, Frank, who was played on the show by the late Jerry Stiller.
“I adore you, Estelle. Love to your family. Serenity now and always,” Alexander wrote.
First introduced in the famous 1992 episode “The Contest”, Harris appeared in 27 episodes of Seinfeld.
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.
“One of my favorite people has passed – my tv mama, Estelle Harris,” Alexander wrote on Twitter. “The joy of playing with her and relishing her glorious laughter was a treat.”
Alexander evoked one of the most famous lines from Seinfeld, “Serenity now,” originated by George’s father, Frank, who was played on the show by the late Jerry Stiller.
“I adore you, Estelle. Love to your family. Serenity now and always,” Alexander wrote.
First introduced in the famous 1992 episode “The Contest”, Harris appeared in 27 episodes of Seinfeld.
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.
- 4/3/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Estelle Harris, the actress best known for playing George Constanza’s mother on on “Seinfeld,” has died. She was 93 years old.
“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 said in a statement provided to Deadline, which first reported the news. “Her kindness, passion, sensitivity, humor, empathy and love were practically unrivaled, and she will be terribly missed by all those who knew her.”
Harris first appeared as George Costanza’s (Jason Alexander) mother on the sitcom in 1992, in the episode “The Contest.” After that, she went to appear in 26 more episodes, including the series finale in 1998.
Harris also appeared in several beloved television series, including “Futurama,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Mad About You,” and more. Younger audiences would eventually come to know her as Muriel on the Disney Channel series “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
“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 said in a statement provided to Deadline, which first reported the news. “Her kindness, passion, sensitivity, humor, empathy and love were practically unrivaled, and she will be terribly missed by all those who knew her.”
Harris first appeared as George Costanza’s (Jason Alexander) mother on the sitcom in 1992, in the episode “The Contest.” After that, she went to appear in 26 more episodes, including the series finale in 1998.
Harris also appeared in several beloved television series, including “Futurama,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Mad About You,” and more. Younger audiences would eventually come to know her as Muriel on the Disney Channel series “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
- 4/3/2022
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Estelle Harris, who became one of TV’s most beloved characters as George Costanza’s perpetually nagging mother on Seinfeld, died Saturday at the age of 93. Her son, Glen Harris, confirmed the actress’ death to The Hollywood Reporter.
“It is with the greatest remorse and sadness to announce that Estelle Harris has passed on this evening at 6:25pm,” Glen said in a statement. “Her kindness, passion, sensitivity, humor, empathy and love were practically unrivaled, and she will be terribly missed by all those who knew her.”
Although she only...
“It is with the greatest remorse and sadness to announce that Estelle Harris has passed on this evening at 6:25pm,” Glen said in a statement. “Her kindness, passion, sensitivity, humor, empathy and love were practically unrivaled, and she will be terribly missed by all those who knew her.”
Although she only...
- 4/3/2022
- by Jason Newman
- Rollingstone.com
Estelle Harris, best known for playing Estelle Costanza on Seinfeld, died of natural causes on Saturday at the age of 93, days shy of her 94th birthday.
“It is with the greatest remorse and sadness to announce that Estelle Harris has passed on this evening at 6:25 pm,” Harris’ son Glenn said in a statement to our sister site Deadline. “Her kindness, passion, sensitivity, humor, empathy and love were practically unrivaled, and she will be terribly missed by all those who knew her.”
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“It is with the greatest remorse and sadness to announce that Estelle Harris has passed on this evening at 6:25 pm,” Harris’ son Glenn said in a statement to our sister site Deadline. “Her kindness, passion, sensitivity, humor, empathy and love were practically unrivaled, and she will be terribly missed by all those who knew her.”
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- 4/3/2022
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
"Too Hot to Handle" is the Turks and Caicos Islands-set reality TV series created by Laura Gibson and Charlie Bennett, hosted by virtual assistant 'Lana', where contestants refraining from sex for four weeks, will win $100,000, premiering Season Two June 23, 2021:
Although the series is top-rated with viewers, 'critics' have not been as kind...
...describing the dating series as "a mashup of 'Temptation Island', 'Love Island' and 'The Contest' episode of 'Seinfeld'.
"To call it tawdry is to engage in nuclear understatement as it is some of the dreckiest dreck ever drecked. Despite an irresistibly juicy premise, 'Too Hot to Handle' doesn't know what kind of show it wants to be, and it suffers for lack of direction..."
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Although the series is top-rated with viewers, 'critics' have not been as kind...
...describing the dating series as "a mashup of 'Temptation Island', 'Love Island' and 'The Contest' episode of 'Seinfeld'.
"To call it tawdry is to engage in nuclear understatement as it is some of the dreckiest dreck ever drecked. Despite an irresistibly juicy premise, 'Too Hot to Handle' doesn't know what kind of show it wants to be, and it suffers for lack of direction..."
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- 6/21/2021
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
There was one episode of Seinfeld where creator Larry David says he was prepared to “pack the whole thing in” if NBC refused to air it.
The year was 1992 and the popular — and now iconic — sitcom starring Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander and Michael Richards was in its fourth season. The episode — which is now a famous half-hour in TV history — is titled, “The Contest.” And on Friday night, while reuniting with Louis-Dreyfus and Alexander for a virtual fundraiser for the Democratic Party of Texas, David named the episode as his all-time ...
The year was 1992 and the popular — and now iconic — sitcom starring Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander and Michael Richards was in its fourth season. The episode — which is now a famous half-hour in TV history — is titled, “The Contest.” And on Friday night, while reuniting with Louis-Dreyfus and Alexander for a virtual fundraiser for the Democratic Party of Texas, David named the episode as his all-time ...
- 10/24/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
There was one episode of Seinfeld where creator Larry David says he was prepared to “pack the whole thing in” if NBC refused to air it.
The year was 1992 and the popular — and now iconic — sitcom starring Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander and Michael Richards was in its fourth season. The episode — which is now a famous half-hour in TV history — is titled, “The Contest.” And on Friday night, while reuniting with Louis-Dreyfus and Alexander for a virtual fundraiser for the Democratic Party of Texas, David named the episode as his all-time ...
The year was 1992 and the popular — and now iconic — sitcom starring Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander and Michael Richards was in its fourth season. The episode — which is now a famous half-hour in TV history — is titled, “The Contest.” And on Friday night, while reuniting with Louis-Dreyfus and Alexander for a virtual fundraiser for the Democratic Party of Texas, David named the episode as his all-time ...
- 10/24/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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