'Seinfeld' alumnus Peter Crombie dies at age 71 after illness
Former Seinfeld star Peter Crombie has passed away. He was 71.
“It is with shock and extreme sadness that I share that my ex-husband passed away this morning,” said Crombie's ex-wife. Nadine Kijnerwrote via Instagram on Wednesday, January 10, sharing throwback photos from their wedding. “Thank you for so many wonderful memories and for being such a good man. Fly free into the boundless source of light, Peter. May you be greeted with love by your parents, and [pet cat] Olivier.”
She continued: “So many people loved you because you were a kind, giving, caring and creative soul.”
Kijner told me later TMZ on Friday, January 12, that Crombie had been diagnosed with a brief illness prior to his death. No further details about Crombie's cause of death have been revealed.
Crombie was best known for playing sitcom writer “Crazy” Joe Davila Seinfeld season 4. He played an antagonist to show star Jerry Seinfeld, whose character briefly dated and stalked Elaine Benes (Julia Louis-Dreyfus).
Peter Crombie as Joe Davola in 'Seinfeld'
Thanks to YoutubeIn addition to Seinfeld, Crombie's acting credits also include Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, NYPD Blue, Natural Born Killers, The Doors, The Blob And House Frankenstein. Crombie's last acting role was in 2000, when he had a recurring role Walker, Texas Ranger.
Many Hollywood artists have taken to social media to commemorate Crombie's legacy.
“I am heartbroken by the death of my good friend Peter Crombie. He was a gifted artist,” comedian Lewis Black wrote on Friday via X (formerly Twitter). “He was not only a great actor, but also an immensely talented writer. More importantly, he was as sweet as he was intelligent and I am a better person for knowing him.”
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TV writer Jay Russell, for his part, also paid tribute to his late friend. “RIP to my friend Peter Crombie, who was a wonderful, caring, gracious man and fantastic actor,” Russell wrote via Skip my dog and has done a perfect job of scaring dog lovers around the world. I hope he is at peace now. Happy trails, maestro.”
An unofficial one Seinfeld rewatch podcast also remembered Crombie's legacy as Joe.
“RIP Peter Crombie. From the moment we met him, we knew he was unlike any sitcom guest star we had ever seen,” said a post on the “This Podcast is Making Me Thirsty” X account. “His role as 'Crazy' Joe Davola Seinfeld is one of the most memorable of the entire series. An incredible talent who will be greatly missed.”