An actor who spent five-decades in the television and film industries has died. She was 88.
Helen Siff’s family confirmed that she died on Dec. 18 in Los Angeles due to complications from surgery for a “long painful illness,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.
“Those who worked with Helen knew her not just as a talented performer, but as someone who brought professionalism, dedication and genuine kindness to every set,” her family said. “She understood that every role, no matter how large or small, was an opportunity to contribute something meaningful to the story being told.”
Siff’s career began in 1981, with appearances on television series like “Simon & Simon,” “Cagney & Lacey” and “Silver Spoons.”
During the early 2000s, the actor appeared on a variety of shows including “Will & Grace,” “Scrubs” and “My Name Is Earl.”
Siff also appeared on the big screen, by taking on roles like the cashier in John G. Avildsen’s “The Karate Kid” and a woman named Mrs. Skitzer in “You Don’t Mess With the Zohan,” TV Insider reported.
“She had the rare gift of making even the smallest part memorable,” her family noted.
