'Seinfeld' Actor Peter Crombie Passes Away at 71: Remembering a Compassionate and Talented Spirit
Beloved 'Seinfeld' actor Peter Crombie, known for his iconic role, sadly passed away at 71 after a brief illness A caring and creative soul, his legacy will forever be etched in the hearts of fans worldwide
Peter Crombie, known for his role in Seinfeld, has passed away at the age of 71. His ex-wife, Nadine Kijner, announced the news on Instagram, expressing her shock and deep sadness. She thanked him for the wonderful memories and described him as a good man. Kijner also shared throwback photos from their wedding and wished for him to "fly free into the un-boundless source of light," and to be greeted with love by his parents and their pet cat, Oliver.
She went on to say, "So many people adored you for being a kind, generous, compassionate, and imaginative soul."
Kijner later informed TMZ on January 12th that Crombie had been diagnosed with a short illness before he passed away. Further information about Crombie's cause of death has not been disclosed.
Crombie gained recognition for his portrayal of sitcom writer “Crazy” Joe Davila on Seinfeld season 4. He portrayed an adversary of the show's star Jerry Seinfeld, with his character briefly dating and stalking Elaine Benes (Julia Louis-Dreyfus).
Peter Crombie portrayed the character Joe Davola on 'Seinfeld' and also appeared in other notable shows and movies such as Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, NYPD Blue, Natural Born Killers, The Doors, The Blob, and House of Frankenstein. His final acting role was a recurring role on Walker, Texas Ranger in 2000.
Several Hollywood celebrities have used social media to honor Peter Crombie's legacy. Comedian Lewis Black expressed his sorrow over Crombie's passing, describing him as not just a gifted actor, but also an immensely talented writer. Black remembered Crombie as both sweet and intelligent, and stated that knowing him had made him a better person.
TV writer Jay Russell also honored his late friend, Peter Crombie. "RIP to my friend Peter Crombie who was a wonderful, caring, gracious man, and fabulous actor," Russell shared via X. "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."
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An unofficial Seinfeld rewatch podcast also remembered Crombie’s legacy as Joe.
“Peter Crombie has passed away. From the first moment we crossed paths, he stood out as a unique sitcom guest star,” a post on the “This Podcast is Making Me Thirsty” X account stated. “His performance as ‘Crazy’ Joe Davola in Seinfeld is truly unforgettable and remains one of the highlights of the entire series. A remarkable talent who will be greatly missed.”
