Beloved Performer The actor Pat Finn, Recognized For Parts in The Middle and Friends, Dies at the Age of Sixty.
US actor Finn, who appeared in iconic TV shows such as Friends, "Seinfeld" and The Middle, has died aged 60.
The comedic improv actor succumbed at his home in LA this Monday having undergone treatment for a cancer diagnosis since 2022, as reported by media reports.
"He never met a stranger - solely future friends he had yet to meet," his family said in a announcement.
They noted that he had "lived his life fully - with joy and exuberance".
An Extensive Television Career
His debut TV appearance was on a show starring George Wendt in the mid-90s, where he portrayed the brother of the main character.
He also had a repeating character on Murphy Brown from 1995 to 1997.
He appeared as Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in 1998, depicting a host famous for delegating tedious tasks to his guests.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, he had guest spots on a variety of well-known programs, such as:
- "King of Queens"
- Friends
- That '70s Show
- "House"
Finn was perhaps best known for his portrayal of Bill Norwood in "The Middle", featuring across eight seasons of the show over nearly a decade.
His work in movies include It's Complicated (2009) and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups.
Off-Screen Life
Away from 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 involved with a comedy group of six called Beer Shark Mice.
"Pat coached, befriended and mentored numerous pupils during his career and it's nearly impossible to find someone who has an unkind word to say about him," his relatives stated.
Paying homage, peer Richard Kind said there was "not a more kind, gentle, or funny, authentic human being you could encounter".
"Perpetually optimistic, assisting others to improve and be funnier. A great dad, a great guy," he posted on social media.
The actor is leaves behind his spouse Donna, his three kids, and his mother, father, and brothers/sisters.
