Len Lesser, was 'one of our favorites': Jerry Seinfeld

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Jerry Seinfeld has spoken out about Len Lesser's
passing on Wednesday, saying his "Seinfeld" co-star
was one of the cast's "favorites."

In a statement sent by Seinfeld's rep to the Daily
News, the comedian harked back to an episode in
which Uncle Leo is arrested after Jerry catches his
elderly uncle shoplifting a book ("You still say
hello," Leo quips).

"I'll never forget when Uncle Leo was in prison and
tattooed 'Jerry Hello' on his knuckles," Seinfeld said
in the statement, adding that Lesser was "a very
sweet guy" and that the cast "always loved having
him on the show."

The sentiment was repeated by "Seinfeld" cast
member Jason Alexander, who took to Twitter to pay
tribute to the native New Yorker.

"Len was a tremendous guy," he tweeted. "He was a
smart actor/comedian who knew exactly what he
was doing in the creation of Uncle Leo."

Alexander praised Lesser for his "humble" behavior
on set and issued condolences to his family.

"Hellooo Uncle Leo," he signed off. "And goodbye.
Sleep well. Much love."

Lesser died from complications from cancer-related
pneumonia. He was 88.