Beloved Performer The actor Pat Finn, Famed For Parts in Friends and The Middle, Dies at Age 60.
American entertainer Finn, who featured in iconic programs like Friends, "Seinfeld" and "The Middle", has died at the age of 60.
The comedy and improvisation performer passed away at his residence in Los Angeles, California recently having undergone treatment for cancer since 2022, as reported by media reports.
"Pat saw everyone as a friend - only friends he hadn't encountered," his loved ones shared in a message.
They noted that he had "experienced life to the fullest - with zest and passion".
A Prolific Television Career
His initial on-screen part was on the George Wendt Show in 1995, where he appeared as the brother of the main character.
He was also seen in a regular part on Murphy Brown in the latter half of the 1990s.
He appeared as a party host named Joe Mayo in Seinfeld in 1998, depicting a host who would assign tedious tasks to his guests.
Throughout the 90s and 2000s, he had guest spots on several well-known programs, such as:
- King of Queens
- Friends
- That '70s Show
- House, M.D.
He was most recognized for portraying Bill Norwood in The Middle, appearing throughout eight seasons over nearly a decade.
His film credits include "It's Complicated" and "Santa Paws 2".
Off-Screen Life
Beyond his television work, Finn was deeply involved in improvisational comedy and also taught at the University of Colorado, where he was an adjunct professor.
He was a member of a six-member improv team known as "Beer Shark Mice".
"Pat coached, befriended and mentored countless students throughout the years and it's nearly impossible to find anyone anywhere who has a bad thing to say about him," his relatives stated.
In a tribute, colleague and actor Richard Kind said there was "not a more kind, gentle, or funny, authentic human being you could encounter".
"Always positive, making those around him better and funnier. A great dad, a great guy," Kind wrote publicly.
Finn is survived by his spouse Donna, his three kids, and his mother, father, and brothers/sisters.