Peter Crombie, the actor who performed “Loopy” Joe Davola on Seinfeld, has died at the age of 71.

Crombie appeared on Seinfeld’s fourth season, portraying a mentally troubled author named Joe Davola. Over a five-episode arc, his character develops an immense disdain for Jerry whereas turning into obsessive about Elaine (who he briefly dates). Within the episode “The Opera,” he famously clothes up in full make-up because the clown from the opera Pagliacci.

Crombie’s different tv credit included Star Trek: Deep Area 9, Walker, Texas Ranger, Legislation & Order, and NYPD Blue. He additionally had bit roles in movies like Born on the Fourth of July, Pure Born Killers, and Seven.

TMZ stories that Crombie died shortly after being recognized with an undisclosed sickness.