Esteemed Star The actor Pat Finn, Recognized For Roles in Friends and The Middle, Passes Away at the Age of Sixty.
Stateside actor Finn, who was seen in iconic programs including Friends, Seinfeld and "The Middle", has died aged 60.
The comedy and improvisation performer succumbed at his home in Los Angeles, California this Monday after undergoing cancer treatment beginning in 2022, according to reports.
"Pat Finn considered no one a stranger - only friends he hadn't encountered," his family shared in a statement.
They added that he had "embraced life completely - with happiness and energy".
An Extensive Television Career
His debut TV appearance was on a show starring George Wendt in 1995, where he played 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 appeared as a party host named Joe Mayo in Seinfeld in the late 90s, portraying a host known to delegate unpleasant chores to his guests.
Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, he had guest spots on several hit series, including:
- King of Queens
- Friends
- "That '70s Show"
- House
His most famous role for portraying Bill Norwood in The Middle, appearing throughout eight seasons of the show over nearly a decade.
His film credits encompass It's Complicated (2009) and "Santa Paws 2".
Off-Screen Life
Outside of his television work, Finn was a skilled improviser and worked as a teacher at the University of Colorado, where he was an adjunct professor.
He was part of a comedy group of six named Beer Shark Mice.
"Pat taught, supported, and inspired numerous pupils over the years and it's nearly impossible to find a person who has an unkind word to say about him," his family wrote.
Offering condolences, colleague and actor Richard Kind remarked there was "nobody more kind, gentle, and humorous, down to earth person you could encounter".
"Consistently upbeat, assisting others to improve and be funnier. A great dad, a great guy," he posted on social media.
Pat Finn is leaves behind his spouse Donna, his children, and his parents and siblings.
