Beloved Star Pat Finn, Recognized For Appearances in Friends and The Middle, Has Died at the Age of Sixty.
US actor Finn, who appeared in beloved programs such as Friends, Seinfeld and The Middle, has died at the age of 60.
The comedy and improvisation performer succumbed at his home in LA on Monday having undergone treatment for cancer from 2022 onward, as reported by reports.
"Pat Finn never met a stranger - solely future friends he hadn't encountered," his loved ones stated in a message.
They added that he had "embraced life completely - with joy and exuberance".
A Notable TV Career
His debut TV appearance was in the George Wendt Show in the mid-90s, where he portrayed the lead character's sibling.
He also had a repeating character on "Murphy Brown" in the latter half of the 1990s.
He played the part of a party host named Joe Mayo in the show Seinfeld in the late 90s, portraying a party host who would assign burdensome jobs to his guests.
During the 90s and 2000s, he appeared as a guest star on a variety of popular shows, such as:
- "King of Queens"
- "Friends"
- "That '70s Show"
- House
His most famous role for his portrayal of Bill Norwood in The Middle, starring in eight seasons over nearly a decade.
His work in movies encompass It's Complicated (2009) and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012).
Beyond the Screen
Outside of his television work, Finn was a skilled improviser and worked as a teacher at the Colorado university, where he was a faculty member.
He was involved with a six-person improv troupe called Beer Shark Mice.
"Finn taught, supported, and inspired many learners throughout the years and you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone anywhere who has anything negative to say about him," his family wrote.
Offering condolences, peer Richard Kind said there was "nobody more kind, gentle, and humorous, grounded individual you could encounter".
"Perpetually optimistic, assisting others to improve and be funnier. A great dad, a great guy," he posted publicly.
Finn is remembered by his partner Donna, three children, and his parents and siblings.
