Beloved Actor The actor Pat Finn, Known For Parts in The Middle and Friends, Has Died at 60 Years Old.
American performer Pat Finn, who featured in beloved TV shows including Friends, Seinfeld and The Middle, has died at 60 years old.
The skilled improv artist died at home in LA this Monday following treatment for cancer since 2022, as reported by reports.
"He saw everyone as a friend - just potential friends he hadn't encountered," his relatives stated in a announcement.
They continued that he had "embraced life completely - with happiness and energy".
An Extensive Career on Screen
Finn's first television role was in the George Wendt Show in 1995, where he appeared as the titular character's brother.
He subsequently landed a regular part on Murphy Brown in the latter half of the 1990s.
He played the part of the character Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in the late 90s, depicting a party host famous for delegating unpleasant chores to his guests.
Throughout the 90s and 2000s, he had guest spots on numerous well-known programs, like:
- "King of Queens"
- Friends
- "That '70s Show"
- House
He was most recognized for portraying the character Bill Norwood in "The Middle", featuring across eight series between 2011 and 2018.
His film credits include It's Complicated and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012).
A Life in Improv
Beyond his on-screen roles, Finn was an improv performer and also taught at the University of Colorado, where he was an adjunct professor.
He was part of a comedy group of six named "Beer Shark Mice".
"Finn coached, befriended and mentored numerous pupils throughout the years and it would be difficult to find someone who has a bad thing to say about him," his relatives stated.
In a tribute, peer Richard Kind said there was "no kinder, gentler, funnier, down to earth person you could encounter".
"Consistently upbeat, helping you be funnier and better. A great dad, a great guy," Kind wrote publicly.
Pat Finn is remembered by his wife Donna, his three kids, and his family.