Jerry Seinfeld's Uncle Leo dies; Len Lesser was 88

Feb 16 (Reuters) - Actor Len Lesser, WHO starred on "Seinfeld" as Jerry's eccentric, Uncle Leo shoplifting, Died on Saturday after a battle with cancer. They was 88

A friend Told Reuters Lesser was admitted to a Rehabilitation Center near his home in the city of Burbank Several weeks ago, and Died peacefully after breakfast.

Although the television and movie veteran appeared in just 15 episodes of "Seinfeld," his idiosyncratic character was a key ingredient in the Offbeat tone of the 1990s sitcom.

His traits included a Boisterous "Jerry! Hello!" Whenever they saw his comedian Nephew, Played by Seinfeld. His last name was never Revealed, But everyone knew him as Uncle Leo.

In one episode, Uncle Leo a chef Accused of Being Anti-Semitic Because his hamburger was undercooked.