Esteemed Star Pat Finn, a versatile actor, Famed For Parts in The Middle and Friends, Dies at the Age of Sixty.
Stateside performer Pat Finn, who featured in beloved TV shows like Friends, "Seinfeld" and The Middle, has passed away at 60 years old.
The comedy and improvisation performer succumbed at his home in Los Angeles this Monday following treatment for cancer from 2022 onward, as reported by news outlets.
"Pat Finn saw everyone as a friend - only friends he hadn't encountered," his loved ones said in a announcement.
They continued that he had "lived his life fully - with happiness and energy".
A Prolific TV Career
His initial on-screen part was on a show starring George Wendt in 1995, where he appeared as the brother of the main character.
He also had a regular part on Murphy Brown from 1995 to 1997.
He starred as Joe Mayo in the show Seinfeld in the late 90s, playing a social organizer known to delegate tedious tasks to his guests.
Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, he made guest appearances on a variety of well-known programs, like:
- King of Queens
- Friends
- That '70s Show
- "House"
He was most recognized for his portrayal of the character Bill Norwood in The Middle, starring in eight series from 2011 to 2018.
His film credits are It's Complicated (2009) and "Santa Paws 2".
Beyond the Screen
Away from his on-screen roles, Finn was deeply involved in improvisational comedy and worked as a teacher at the Colorado university, where he was an adjunct professor.
He was part of a six-member improv team named Beer Shark Mice.
"He guided, supported, and advised countless students over the years and it's nearly impossible to find anyone who has an unkind word to say about him," his family wrote.
Offering condolences, colleague and actor actor Richard Kind said there was "not a more kind, gentle, or funny, grounded individual you could encounter".
"Always positive, helping you be funnier and better. A wonderful father and man," he posted online.
Finn is survived by his partner Donna, his three kids, and his family.
