SEINFELD star Peter Crombie has died at the age of 71.
Peter was a well-known actor who played Crazy Joe Davola on Seinfeld and appeared in several other movies.
According to TMZ, he died on Wednesday, and his death was attributed to an unknown illness.
Peter’s ex-wife Nadine Kijner said that he died quickly.
The details surrounding his death have not yet been discovered.
Peter’s iconic character Crazy Joe 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.
He also appeared in the movies Se7en and The Blob as well as popular television shows Get Smart, House of Frankenstein, and NYPD Blue.
HE’LL BE MISSED
Peter’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.”
Peter’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.”
ALL THE LOVE
More of his friends on social media shared other touching messages for their dearly departed friend.
One, Daniel De Raey, said: “Peter Crombie, a warm and wonderful person, as well as both an actor and a writer of note, passed away yesterday.
“He was loved by a great many people, I am one and leaves us too early and grieving. Rest in peace, Pete.”
Another wrote: “Exit Peter Crombie. Wonderful actor & writer & human. Loved by his many friends.
“Happy trails, my brother.”
Other Facebook users commented on the post and said: “Crazy Joe Davola. Such an incredible character actor.”
Another fan wrote: “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.
“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.”
