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‘Peter Crombie, who played “Crazy” Joe Davola on ‘Seinfeld’, dies aged 71

Peter Crombie

The actor Peter Crombie, who played “Crazy” Joe Davola on Seinfeld, has died at the age of 71. 

The news was confirmed by Crombie’s ex-wife Nadine Kijner, who said he passed away on Wednesday, January 10, after a brief illness. The nature of the illness has not been revealed. 

Posting on Instagram, she wrote: “It is with shock and extreme sadness that I share my ex-husband died this morning. Thank you for so many wonderful memories and being such a good man. Fly free into the un-boundless source of light, Peter. May you be greeted with love by your parents, and Oliver. So so many people loved you because you were a kind, giving, caring and creative soul.” 

Crombie’s Seinfeld character appeared in five episodes of the 90s sitcom. “Crazy” Joe Davola was a writer who dated and then stalked Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ character Elaine and regularly antagonised Jerry Seinfeld’s character Jerry. 

In addition to that role, Crombie also appeared in a number of major films, including Born on the Fourth of July, Oliver Stone’s Natural Born Killers and The Doors, and David Fincher’s Se7en

Speaking to TMZ, Crombie’s wife said: “He was the kindest, most caring, giving, considerate man. He was loved by everybody, generous and never had anything bad to say about anyone.” 

Born in 1952, Crombie was also known for his work on television, including appearances on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Law & Order and NYPD Blue

He also wrote the script for the 2006 short film Threshold

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