Renowned Star Pat Finn, a versatile actor, Known For Roles in The Middle and Friends, Has Died at Age 60.
US entertainer Pat Finn, who featured in beloved TV shows including "Friends", Seinfeld and The Middle, has passed away aged 60.
The comedic improv actor died at home in Los Angeles, California on Monday having undergone treatment for a cancer diagnosis from 2022 onward, as reported by news outlets.
"He never met a stranger - solely future friends he hadn't encountered," his family shared in a statement.
They continued that he had "embraced life completely - with zest and passion".
A Prolific TV Career
His initial on-screen part was in the George Wendt Show in the mid-90s, where he appeared as the lead character's sibling.
He was also seen in a regular part on Murphy Brown from 1995 to 1997.
He starred as Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in the late 90s, playing a host who would assign burdensome jobs to his guests.
Throughout the end of the 90s and start of the 2000s, he made guest appearances on a variety of popular shows, like:
- King of Queens
- "Friends"
- That '70s Show
- "House"
His most famous role for playing Bill Norwood in The Middle, appearing throughout eight series between 2011 and 2018.
His film credits include It's Complicated and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups.
A Life in Improv
Beyond his on-screen roles, Finn was a skilled improviser and served as an educator at the University of Colorado, where he was a professor.
He was a member of a six-person improv troupe named Beer Shark Mice.
"He guided, supported, and advised numerous pupils during his career and it would be difficult to find a person anyplace who has anything negative to say about him," his family wrote.
In a tribute, fellow actor Richard Kind noted there was "no kinder, gentler, funnier, down to earth person you could encounter".
"Always positive, assisting others to improve and be funnier. A wonderful father and man," he shared publicly.
Pat Finn is leaves behind his partner Donna, his three kids, and his parents and siblings.
