Ruth Cohen was an American

United States

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 character actress. She was born in The Bronx

The Bronx

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, New York.

She is notable for appearing in more episodes of the NBC

NBC

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 sitcom Seinfeld

Seinfeld

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than any other actor, with the exception of the four main stars, Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld

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, Jason Alexander

Jason Alexander

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, Michael Richards

Michael Richards

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 and Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

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. Cohen played the role of the cashier in Monk's Cafe

Monk's Cafe

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 in almost every episode, mainly as an extra

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. The character was eventually named "Ruthie Cohen" after her.

She died of a heart attack

Myocardial infarction

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 at the age of 78 in Panorama City, California. Her memorial service and burial was held at the Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery

Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery

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 in Hollywood Hills

Hollywood Hills

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