Seinfeld fans' favorite actor, Peter Crombie, who played "crazy" Joe Davola, has died at the age of 71.

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by Richard Pollina

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January 13, 2024, 1:36 a.m. ET

Peter Crombie portrayed fan-favorite character “Crazy” Joe Davola on “Seinfeld.”
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Actor Peter Crombie, who played fan-favorite character “Crazy” Joe Davola on “Seinfeld,” died Wednesday after an illness.

He was 71 years old.

Crombie's ex-wife Nadine Keigner issued a touching tribute to Crombie on social media, announcing the news of his death.

“It is with great shock and sadness that I share with you that my ex-husband passed away this morning,” Keigner said. he wrote on Instagramsharing a montage of photos from their wedding day.

“Thank you for so many wonderful memories and for being a good man. Fly freely to the source of boundless light, Peter. May you be welcomed with love by your parents and Oliver. So many people loved you because you were a kind, giving, caring and creative soul.”

Kiger said TMZ Crombie said he had been suffering from a brief illness before his death, but he did not explain what he was suffering from.

“He was the kindest, most caring, giving and considerate man. He was loved by everyone, generous, and never had anything bad to say about anyone,” Kyger told her late ex-husband’s outlet.

Crombie took over his recurring role as Crazy Joe Davola in the fourth season of the popular 1992 TV series.

Crombie, who played the strange and disturbed character who terrorizes and threatens Jerry Seinfeld, appeared in five episodes during the season.

His most notable appearance on the show was in the ninth episode of the fourth season, called “The Opera”, in which his character dates and is romantically obsessed with Elaine – played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus – only to become psychotic with jealousy after learning that Jerry has done so. Dated briefly.

Dressed in the show's most prominent outfit, a clown costume, Crombie's character stalks Jerry and Elaine as they wait to see a production of “Pagliacci” – an opera about a clown who murders his wife and her lover.

The character is named after television producer Joe Davola, who worked with Tollin/Robbins Productions.

His first acting role was in the TV movie “Broken Vows” starring Tommy Lee Jones and Annette O’Toole in 1987.

Crombie has appeared in a number of shows including “Law & Order”, “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”, “LA Law”, “LA Firefighters”, “Picket Fences”, “NYPD Blue” and Walker, Texas Ranger.” “

Aside from his television credits, Crombie had roles in a handful of films during the late 1980s and 1990s annually, including “Born on the Fourth of July,” “Natural Born Killers,” “Se7en,” and “The Doors.”

After news broke of the actor's death, friends and those in the entertainment industry shared kind and loving words in memory of the actor.

“I am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend Peter Crombie,” said comedian Lewis Black to publish On X. “He was a talented artist. Not only was he a great actor, he was an extremely talented writer. Most importantly, he was as kind as he was smart and I am a better person for knowing him.

“It is with a heavy heart that I share today the news of the passing of my dear friend Peter Crombie,” his friend Bill Steitz wrote. Facebook. “To those who knew him, he was a kind friend, devoted to soft words and expressive work as an actor and writer. “Rest in peace, Peter.”

“Out Peter Crombie. A wonderful actor, writer and a wonderful human being.” Pat Skipper he wrote on Facebook. “Loved by his many friends. Happy trails, brother.