Renowned Performer Pat Finn, a versatile actor, Recognized For Roles in The Middle and Friends, Passes Away at 60 Years Old.
Stateside actor Finn, who featured in beloved TV shows such as Friends, "Seinfeld" and The Middle, has succumbed aged 60.
The skilled improv artist passed away at his residence in Los Angeles this Monday having undergone treatment for cancer beginning in 2022, as reported by news outlets.
"Pat Finn never met a stranger - solely future friends he hadn't encountered," his family said in a message.
They continued that he had "experienced life to the fullest - with happiness and energy".
An Extensive Television Career
His debut TV appearance was in the George Wendt Show in 1995, where he portrayed the titular character's brother.
He was also seen in a repeating character on "Murphy Brown" in the latter half of the 1990s.
He starred as Joe Mayo in Seinfeld in 1998, depicting a party host known to delegate tedious tasks to his guests.
Throughout the end of the 90s and start of the 2000s, he had guest spots on numerous hit series, including:
- "King of Queens"
- Friends
- That '70s Show
- House, M.D.
Finn was perhaps best known for portraying Bill Norwood in The Middle, appearing throughout eight seasons from 2011 to 2018.
His film credits include It's Complicated (2009) and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups.
A Life in Improv
Beyond his television work, Finn was an improv performer and served as an educator at the University of Colorado, where he was a professor.
He was involved with a six-member improv team named Beer Shark Mice.
"He guided, supported, and advised numerous pupils throughout the years and it's nearly impossible to find anyone anyplace who has a bad thing to say about him," his family wrote.
Paying homage, fellow actor actor Richard Kind said there was "no kinder, gentler, funnier, down to earth person you could encounter".
"Always positive, making those around him better and funnier. An excellent dad and person," he posted publicly.
Finn is survived by his partner Donna, his children, and his parents and siblings.
