Beloved Actor Pat Finn, Known For Roles in Friends and The Middle, Dies at 60 Years Old.
Stateside performer Pat Finn, who was seen in beloved TV shows such as Friends, "Seinfeld" and "The Middle", has succumbed aged 60.
The skilled improv artist succumbed at his home in LA this Monday following treatment for cancer since 2022, as reported by news outlets.
"Pat never met a stranger - just potential friends he had yet to meet," his loved ones stated in a announcement.
They noted that he had "embraced life completely - with zest and passion".
An Extensive Television Career
Finn's first television role was on a show starring George Wendt in 1995, where he portrayed the titular character's brother.
He subsequently landed a regular part on "Murphy Brown" from 1995 to 1997.
He played the part of a party host named Joe Mayo in the show Seinfeld in 1998, playing a host who would assign unpleasant chores to his guests.
In the 90s and 2000s, he appeared as a guest star on a variety of hit series, including:
- "King of Queens"
- Friends
- That '70s Show
- House
He was most recognized for portraying Bill Norwood in "The Middle", appearing throughout eight seasons from 2011 to 2018.
His cinematic roles are It's Complicated and "Santa Paws 2".
A Life in Improv
Beyond his acting parts, Finn was an improv performer and worked as a teacher at the Colorado university, where he was an adjunct professor.
He was involved with a six-person improv troupe known as Beer Shark Mice.
"Finn taught, supported, and inspired many learners during his career and you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who has anything negative to say about him," his loved ones expressed.
Paying homage, fellow actor Richard Kind said there was "no kinder, gentler, funnier, grounded individual you could encounter".
"Consistently upbeat, making those around him better and funnier. A great dad, a great guy," he shared on social media.
Finn is survived by his spouse Donna, his children, and his parents and siblings.
