Renowned Actor The actor Pat Finn, Known For Appearances in Friends and The Middle, Has Died at 60 Years Old.
American performer Finn, who was seen in iconic TV shows including Friends, "Seinfeld" and The Middle, has died at the age of 60.
The comedy and improvisation performer passed away at his residence in Los Angeles, California on Monday having undergone cancer treatment since 2022, per news outlets.
"He considered no one a stranger - only friends he hadn't encountered," his family said in a statement.
They added that he had "embraced life completely - with joy and exuberance".
An Extensive Television Career
His debut TV appearance was on the George Wendt Show in 1995, where he portrayed the brother of the main character.
He subsequently landed a regular part on Murphy Brown from 1995 to 1997.
He starred as the character Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in the late 90s, depicting a party host famous for delegating tedious tasks to his guests.
Throughout the 90s and 2000s, he had guest spots on several popular shows, such as:
- King of Queens
- Friends
- That '70s Show
- House, M.D.
His most famous role for portraying the character Bill Norwood in "The Middle", featuring across eight seasons between 2011 and 2018.
His film credits are It's Complicated (2009) and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012).
Off-Screen Life
Beyond his television work, Finn was an improv performer and worked as a teacher at the University of Colorado, where he was an adjunct professor.
He was involved with a six-person improv troupe known as Beer Shark Mice.
"Pat guided, supported, and advised countless students over the years and you'd be hard-pressed to find a person who has anything negative to say about him," his family wrote.
In a tribute, peer actor Richard Kind noted there was "not a more kind, gentle, or funny, authentic human being you could encounter".
"Consistently upbeat, making those around him better and funnier. A wonderful father and man," he shared publicly.
The actor is remembered by his partner Donna, three children, and his parents and siblings.
