Beloved Star The actor Pat Finn, Known For Roles in The Middle and Friends, Dies at 60 Years Old.
US actor Pat Finn, who appeared in iconic programs like Friends, Seinfeld and "The Middle", has died at 60 years old.
The skilled improv artist passed away at his residence in Los Angeles this Monday having undergone treatment for cancer since 2022, according to media reports.
"Pat considered no one a stranger - solely future friends he had yet to meet," his loved ones shared in a announcement.
They added that he had "embraced life completely - with joy and exuberance".
A Notable Career on Screen
His initial on-screen part was on a show starring George Wendt in 1995, where he portrayed the titular character's brother.
He was also seen in a recurring role on Murphy Brown in the latter half of the 1990s.
He played the part of the character Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in 1998, depicting a party host famous for delegating burdensome jobs to his guests.
During the late 1990s and early 2000s, he had guest spots on numerous well-known programs, like:
- "King of Queens"
- Friends
- "That '70s Show"
- House, M.D.
He was most recognized for his portrayal of Bill Norwood in The Middle, starring in eight seasons of the show between 2011 and 2018.
His cinematic roles are It's Complicated (2009) and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups.
Off-Screen Life
Outside of his on-screen roles, Finn was a skilled improviser and also taught at the Colorado university, where he was a faculty member.
He was a member of a six-member improv team called Beer Shark Mice.
"He coached, befriended and mentored many learners over the years and you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone anywhere who has an unkind word to say about him," his relatives stated.
Offering condolences, fellow actor Richard Kind said there was "nobody more kind, gentle, and humorous, grounded individual you could encounter".
"Consistently upbeat, assisting others to improve and be funnier. A great dad, a great guy," he posted on social media.
The actor is survived by his partner Donna, his three kids, and his family.
