Esteemed Performer Pat Finn, a versatile actor, Famed For Parts in The Middle and Friends, Has Died at 60 Years Old.
American performer Pat Finn, who featured in iconic television series including "Friends", "Seinfeld" and "The Middle", has succumbed aged 60.
The comedy and improvisation performer died at home in LA recently after undergoing cancer treatment since 2022, per reports.
"He saw everyone as a friend - just potential friends he hadn't encountered," his family shared in a statement.
They added that he had "experienced life to the fullest - with joy and exuberance".
A Notable Career on Screen
Finn's first television role was on the George Wendt Show in 1995, where he portrayed the brother of the main character.
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, playing a party host known to delegate burdensome jobs to his guests.
In the end of the 90s and start of the 2000s, he had guest spots on numerous well-known programs, including:
- King of Queens
- "Friends"
- "That '70s Show"
- "House"
His most famous role for portraying Bill Norwood in "The Middle", starring in eight seasons from 2011 to 2018.
His film credits include "It's Complicated" and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups.
Off-Screen Life
Outside of his acting parts, Finn was a skilled improviser and also taught at the University of Colorado, where he was an adjunct professor.
He was a member of a six-person improv troupe called "Beer Shark Mice".
"Pat coached, befriended and mentored countless students during his career and it would be difficult to find someone who has an unkind word to say about him," his loved ones expressed.
Offering condolences, colleague and actor Richard Kind noted there was "no kinder, gentler, funnier, down to earth person you could encounter".
"Perpetually optimistic, helping you be funnier and better. An excellent dad and person," he posted on social media.
The actor is survived by his partner Donna, his children, and his mother, father, and brothers/sisters.
