Estelle Harris Cancer-Free Since 2013, But What's Her Cause of Death?

By Liz Rowe

Estelle Harris has reportedly died at the age of 93, just two days away from her 94th birthday.

The famous actress gained recognition for starring in "Seinfeld" as Mrs. Costanza, and she also voiced Mrs. Potato Head on "Toy Story."

In a statement to Deadline, her son Glen Harris confirmed that his mom died at 6:25 PM on Saturday.

"Her kindness, passion, sensitivity, humor, empathy, and love were practically unrivaled, and she will be terribly missed by all those who knew her."

Her agent Michael Eisenstadt also confirmed Estelle's death in Palm Desert, California.

Estelle Harris Cause of Death

The renowned actress was stricken with cancer nine years ago. Her physicians, however, reported that she was cancer-free in 2013.

It is thought that Estelle Harris died as a result of natural causes.

She was at her California home at the time of her death, and she is survived by her two children, three grandchildren, and one grandson.

Estelle Harris Career

Estelle Harris is best known for her high-pitched voice, which was instantly recognized when she appeared in shows such as "Sonny With A Chance," "Phil of the Future," "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody," "ER," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Tarzan 2," and voiced characters in "Kim Possible," "The Proud Family," and "Brother Bear."

Her most important part, though, was exchanging insults and absurdities with her on-screen husband, portrayed by Jerry Stiller, producing a parenting duo that would leave a psychiatrist impotent to do anything except pray they'd relocate to Florida, as their kid pushed them to do.

Estelle is said to have appeared in over 100 films and television series over her 40-year career.

In a 1995 interview with the Chicago Tribune, Estelle confessed that she is the "universal mother," a position she has played several times.

"Blacks, Asians, WASPs, Italians, and Jews all exclaim, 'Oh, you're exactly like my mother.'" That makes me happy."

Estelle Harris Before Fame

Estelle Harris was born in 1928 in New York City, where she spent her childhood. She and her family relocated to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, later in her adolescence.

She attended Tarentum High School and participated in the school's talent show, where she performed humor.

Her Hollywood career, however, took off in 1977, when she landed a part in the film "Looking Up" and later rose to notoriety by appearing in "Seinfeld."