Hollywood actor Peter Crombie, best known for his portrayal of ‘Crazy’ Joe Davola in the fourth season of ‘Seinfeld,’ has passed away at the age of 71. The sad news was shared by his ex-wife, Nadine Kijner, on social media, revealing that Crombie died on Wednesday morning after a brief illness. Details about the specific illness were not disclosed, as informed by the Hollywood Reporter .
In an Instagram post, Kijner expressed her shock and extreme sadness, remembering Crombie as a good man and thanking him for many wonderful memories. She wished him to “fly free into the unboundless source of light” and be greeted with love by his parents and Oliver. Kijner described Crombie as a kind, giving, caring, and creative soul who was loved by many.
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Peter Crombie gained recognition for his recurring role as “Crazy” Joe Davola in the 1992 season four of Seinfeld, where his character played a significant part in episodes that involved frightening and threatening Jerry Seinfeld. Additionally, he portrayed Frankenstein’s Creature in the 1997 mini-series ‘House of Frankenstein.’
Crombie’s television career also included appearances on various shows such as ‘Perfect Strangers,’ ‘American Playhouse,’ ‘As the World Turns,’ ‘H.E.L.P.,’ ‘Law & Order,’ ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,’ ‘L.A. Law,’ ‘L.A. Firefighters,’ ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘NYPD Blue,’ and ‘Walker, Texas Ranger,’ as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.