Renowned Star Pat Finn, Known For Roles in Friends and The Middle, Has Died at 60 Years Old.
Stateside entertainer Finn, who featured in iconic programs such as "Friends", "Seinfeld" and The Middle, has passed away at 60 years old.
The skilled improv artist passed away at his residence in Los Angeles, California on Monday following cancer treatment since 2022, as reported by media reports.
"Pat Finn saw everyone as a friend - solely future friends he hadn't encountered," his loved ones shared in a statement.
They continued that he had "experienced life to the fullest - with happiness and energy".
An Extensive TV Career
His debut TV appearance was in the George Wendt Show in the mid-90s, where he portrayed the titular character's brother.
He subsequently landed a regular part on "Murphy Brown" in the latter half of the 1990s.
He appeared as Joe Mayo in the show Seinfeld in the late 90s, depicting a host famous for delegating tedious tasks to his guests.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, he made guest appearances on numerous well-known programs, including:
- "King of Queens"
- Friends
- "That '70s Show"
- "House"
His most famous role for portraying Bill Norwood in "The Middle", featuring across eight seasons between 2011 and 2018.
His cinematic roles encompass "It's Complicated" and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups.
Beyond the Screen
Away from his television work, Finn was an improv performer and also taught at the University of Colorado, where he was a faculty member.
He was part of a six-member improv team called Beer Shark Mice.
"He coached, befriended and mentored countless students throughout the years and it's nearly impossible to find someone who has anything negative to say about him," his family wrote.
Offering condolences, peer actor Richard Kind noted there was "not a more kind, gentle, or funny, grounded individual you could encounter".
"Perpetually optimistic, assisting others to improve and be funnier. An excellent dad and person," he shared on social media.
The actor is remembered by his spouse Donna, his three kids, and his parents and siblings.
