Beloved Star The actor Pat Finn, Known For Parts in The Middle and Friends, Has Died at Age 60.
Stateside performer Finn, who appeared in beloved TV shows including Friends, Seinfeld and "The Middle", has died aged 60.
The skilled improv artist died at home in Los Angeles, California on Monday having undergone treatment for a cancer diagnosis since 2022, according to news outlets.
"Pat Finn saw everyone as a friend - solely future friends he had yet to meet," his family stated in a message.
They noted that he had "embraced life completely - with happiness and energy".
A Prolific Career on Screen
His initial on-screen part was on a show starring George Wendt in 1995, where he appeared as the titular character's brother.
He also had a repeating character on Murphy Brown between 1995 and 1997.
He played the part of a party host named Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in 1998, depicting a host famous for delegating burdensome jobs to his guests.
During the end of the 90s and start of the 2000s, he had guest spots on a variety of popular shows, such as:
- King of Queens
- Friends
- That '70s Show
- "House"
He was most recognized for his portrayal of Bill Norwood in The Middle, featuring across eight series over nearly a decade.
His work in movies are It's Complicated (2009) and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups.
A Life in Improv
Away from his on-screen roles, Finn was deeply involved in improvisational comedy and worked as a teacher at the University of Colorado, where he was a professor.
He was a member of a comedy group of six called Beer Shark Mice.
"He taught, supported, and inspired numerous pupils during his career and it would be difficult to find someone who has a bad thing to say about him," his loved ones expressed.
Offering condolences, peer Richard Kind noted there was "not a more kind, gentle, or funny, down to earth person you could encounter".
"Perpetually optimistic, assisting others to improve and be funnier. A wonderful father and man," he posted publicly.
Finn is remembered by his spouse Donna, his children, and his family.
