Seinfeld star Peter Crombie dead at 71

One of the most iconic characters on the hit sitcom Seinfeld has died aged 71. He passed away on Wednesday after battling an unknown illness.

Actor Peter Crombie, best known for playing “Crazy” Joe Davola on hit sitcom Seinfeld, has died at age 71.

According to TMZ, the star passed away on Wednesday after battling an unknown illness.

Crombie’s ex-wife Nadine Kijner informed the outlet that he died quickly.

“He was the kindest [SIC] most caring, giving, considerate man,” she told TMZ.

“He was loved by everybody, generous and never had anything bad to say about anyone.”

The details surrounding his death have not yet been discovered.

Crombie’s iconic character “Crazy” Joe Davola appeared in five episodes of Seinfeld’s fourth season.

He could be seen harassing the lead character Jerry Seinfeld and dating Elaine Benes, another character.

Crombie had 35 acting credits, including the films My Dog Skip, Natural Born Killers, The Blob, Se7en, Rising Sun, and Born on the Fourth of July.

He made other TV appearances as well, including Get Smart, House of Frankenstein, NYPD Blue, Walker, Texas Ranger.

Peter Crombie, who played “Crazy” Joe Davola on Seinfeld, died. Picture: Gary Farr/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images

Crombie’s friend Bill Stetz wrote a heartwarming tribute to the late star on Facebook.

“It is with a sad heart that today I convey, that my good friend Peter Crombie has passed away,” he shared.

“For those who knew him, he was a gentle and loyal friend of soft words and expressive work as an actor and a writer.

“Rest in peace, Peter.”

The actor’s other friend Jay Russell wrote: “Some sad news (and for those on here who might have known him).

“I learned yesterday that my long-time friend and collaborator, Peter Crombie, has passed away.

“I lost touch with Peter several years ago and was unsure of his whereabouts.

“It was a loss then, and a bigger loss now.

“He was a wonderful, caring, gracious person and a fabulous actor - a Yale Drama School grad and you would know him from his countless character roles.”

He concluded: “Peter granted me his great talent, playing the ‘bad guy in My Dog Skip’ and did a perfect job of scaring dog lovers around the world. I hope he is at peace now.

“Happy trails, maestro.”

Crombie’s iconic character “Crazy” Joe Davola appeared in five episodes of Seinfeld’s fourth season. Picture: Randy Tepper/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images

Facebook users commented on the post and said: “Crazy Joe Davola. Such an incredible character actor.”

“So sorry to hear the news, my friend. It’s strange how with some actors you never know their real names and just think of them as a special character they played,” Another fan wrote.

“Peter will always be crazy Joe Davola to me, but I’m glad that you and he were actually friends and you got to know the man outside of what most people get to know. May God Bless.”

— with The US Sun

Originally published as Seinfeld star Peter Crombie dead at 71