Overview
- Siff died Dec. 18 in Los Angeles due to complications following surgery for a long, painful illness, her family announced.
- Her career spanned more than five decades with over 70 credits across film, television, and stage.
- Notable screen work included The Karate Kid, You Don’t Mess With the Zohan, and Hail, Caesar!, along with guest roles on Modern Family and Will & Grace.
- She originated the role of Helga in the 1993 Off-Broadway production Grandma Sylvia’s Funeral.
- Survivors include five children and seven grandchildren, and her daughter Victoria Russell shared an Instagram tribute; her final screen role was a 2023 appearance on Apple TV+'s High Desert.