Renowned Star Pat Finn, Recognized For Roles in Friends and The Middle, Dies at the Age of Sixty.
American actor Pat Finn, who was seen in beloved television series including "Friends", "Seinfeld" and The Middle, has passed away at 60 years old.
The comedy and improvisation performer succumbed at his home in LA on Monday following treatment for a cancer diagnosis beginning in 2022, per reports.
"He saw everyone as a friend - only friends he didn't know yet," his relatives said in a announcement.
They continued that he had "lived his life fully - with happiness and energy".
A Prolific Television Career
His initial on-screen part was on a show starring George Wendt in the mid-90s, where he played the lead character's sibling.
He subsequently landed a recurring role on Murphy Brown between 1995 and 1997.
He played the part of Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in 1998, playing a party host who would assign tedious tasks to his guests.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, he appeared as a guest star on a variety of popular shows, such as:
- "King of Queens"
- Friends
- That '70s Show
- House
He was most recognized for playing Bill Norwood in The Middle, appearing throughout eight seasons over nearly a decade.
His film credits are It's Complicated and "Santa Paws 2".
Beyond the Screen
Beyond his television work, Finn was an improv performer and also taught at the Colorado university, where he was a professor.
He was part of a six-member improv team called "Beer Shark Mice".
"Pat guided, supported, and advised countless students during his career and it would be difficult to find someone anyplace who has a bad thing to say about him," his family wrote.
Offering condolences, fellow actor actor Richard Kind noted there was "not a more kind, gentle, or funny, grounded individual you could encounter".
"Perpetually optimistic, helping you be funnier and better. A great dad, a great guy," he posted publicly.
Pat Finn is remembered by his wife Donna, his three kids, and his family.
