Peter Crombie, the actor who became a legend after playing “Crazy” Joe Davola in Seinfeld, has died. He was 71 years old.
Crombie’s ex-wife, Nadine Kijner, confirmed the news on her Instagram account. Crombie passed away on Wednesday. Jan. 10 at a Palm Springs health care facility.
“It is with shock and extreme sadness that I share with you that my ex-husband died this morning,” she wrote alongside a slideshow of wedding photos. “Thank you for so many wonderful memories and for being such a good man.”
“Fly free towards the limitless source of light, Peter. May your parents and Oliver receive you with love. Many people loved you because you were a kind, generous, caring and creative soul.”
‘Seinfeld’ fans mourn Peter Crombie
In Seinfeld, Peter Crombie’s Joe is a deranged man who has a deep hatred for Jerry and stalks him. He also becomes obsessed with Elaine. He only starred in five episodes, but became one of the most iconic characters in the series’ history.
“RIP Peter Crombie,” wrote This Podcast is Making Me Thirsty Seinfeld Podcast on X. “From the moment we met him, we knew he wasn’t like any comedy guest star we’d ever seen. His portrayal of ‘Crazy’ Joe Davola in Seinfeld It is one of the most memorable of the entire series. “An incredible talent who will be deeply missed.”
“Funniest guest ever,” one fan responded.
“His portrayal of Joe Davola managed to come across as real, grounded, psychopathic, absurd and funny all at the same time,” writer Larry Charles wrote on Instagram. “This was a juxtaposition I always looked for in my Seinfeld episodes and it kind of climaxed with ‘The Opera.’ “Seinfeld was a sitcom that could make you uncomfortable, and no guest actor walked that line better than Peter.”
Peter Crombie’s performance surpassed Seinfeld, however. She also starred in major films such as Seven, Rising Sunand my dog jumps.
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