Esteemed Actor Pat Finn, a versatile actor, Known For Parts in The Middle and Friends, Passes Away at Age 60.
Stateside performer Pat Finn, who appeared in popular TV shows including Friends, Seinfeld and The Middle, has passed away at 60 years old.
The comedic improv actor passed away at his residence in LA on Monday having undergone treatment for cancer since 2022, as reported by reports.
"Pat saw everyone as a friend - only friends he didn't know yet," his relatives said in a statement.
They continued that he had "embraced life completely - with happiness and energy".
An Extensive Television Career
His initial on-screen part was on the George Wendt Show in 1995, where he appeared as the titular character's brother.
He also had a recurring role on Murphy Brown between 1995 and 1997.
He played the part of the character Joe Mayo in the show Seinfeld in 1998, playing a party host known to delegate burdensome jobs to his guests.
In the 90s and 2000s, he had guest spots on several well-known programs, including:
- The King of Queens
- "Friends"
- That '70s Show
- "House"
Finn was perhaps best known for portraying the character Bill Norwood in The Middle, appearing throughout eight seasons of the show over nearly a decade.
His cinematic roles are It's Complicated (2009) and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups.
Off-Screen Life
Beyond his television work, Finn was deeply involved in improvisational comedy and also taught at the University of Colorado, where he was a faculty member.
He was part of a comedy group of six called Beer Shark Mice.
"Finn guided, supported, and advised countless students throughout the years and it's nearly impossible to find anyone who has anything negative to say about him," his loved ones expressed.
Paying homage, colleague and actor Richard Kind said there was "no kinder, gentler, funnier, down to earth person you could encounter".
"Perpetually optimistic, assisting others to improve and be funnier. A great dad, a great guy," Kind wrote on social media.
Finn is survived by his wife Donna, his three kids, and his mother, father, and brothers/sisters.
