LEN LESSER – PNEUMONIA

Len Lesser was a prolific character actor and made appearances in various television programs since 1955. He is best known for his roles in Kelly’s Heroes, Everybody Loves Raymond and Seinfeld. The comedic star started as a theatrical actor and later on appeared as a guest star with minor roles in various television series. Appropriately, he has many other TV and film roles to his credit. Lesser passed away in 2011 due to cancer-related pneumonia.

According to his son, Lesser was receiving treatment for cancer for two years preceding his demise at 88 years of age. Here’s a quick run-down to give you a background about his life. Lesser was a war veteran, and he enlisted after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and served in the army during World War II. As it turned out, he assisted not only his country well, but also the showbiz industry. His name might not be famous for some, but many still honored him on set for his service.