Peter Crombie, the actor known for playing Crazy Joe Davola onSeinfeld, has died.

His ex-wife, Nadine Kijner, announced his death inan Instagram poston Wednesday.

Speaking withTMZ, she revealed that Crombie died the morning of Jan. 11 following a short illness.

Peter Crombie on Seinfeld

Peter Crombie on ‘Seinfeld’.Randy Tepper/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Thank you for so many wonderful memories and being such a good man.

Fly free into the unboundless source of light, Peter.

Alongside Kijner, Crombie’s close friend and comedianLewis BlackhonoredCrombie in a poignant social media post.

Am heartbroken by the death of my good friend Peter Crombie," he wrote.

“He was a gifted artist.

Not only was he a wonderful actor, but an immensely talented writer.