Esteemed Star Pat Finn, Recognized For Roles in The Middle and Friends, Passes Away at 60 Years Old.
Stateside actor Pat Finn, who featured in popular TV shows like Friends, Seinfeld and The Middle, has succumbed at 60 years old.
The skilled improv artist died at home in LA this Monday after undergoing cancer treatment beginning in 2022, according to news outlets.
"He never met a stranger - just potential friends he hadn't encountered," his relatives stated in a statement.
They noted that he had "embraced life completely - with joy and exuberance".
An Extensive TV Career
His debut TV appearance was on a show starring George Wendt in 1995, where he played the titular character's brother.
He subsequently landed a recurring role on "Murphy Brown" between 1995 and 1997.
He starred as Joe Mayo in the show Seinfeld in 1998, depicting a party host known to delegate burdensome jobs to his guests.
Throughout the 90s and 2000s, he made guest appearances on several hit series, such as:
- King of Queens
- Friends
- That '70s Show
- House, M.D.
His most famous role for portraying Bill Norwood in The Middle, featuring across eight series between 2011 and 2018.
His cinematic roles include It's Complicated and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012).
Off-Screen Life
Outside of his acting parts, Finn was an improv performer and also taught at the University of Colorado, where he was an adjunct professor.
He was a member of a six-person improv troupe called "Beer Shark Mice".
"Finn guided, supported, and advised numerous pupils during his career and it's nearly impossible to find anyone anyplace who has an unkind word to say about him," his loved ones expressed.
In a tribute, peer Richard Kind noted there was "no kinder, gentler, funnier, down to earth person you could encounter".
"Consistently upbeat, assisting others to improve and be funnier. A great dad, a great guy," he posted publicly.
Pat Finn is remembered by his spouse Donna, his children, and his family.
