Beloved Actor Pat Finn, a versatile actor, Known For Parts in Friends and The Middle, Passes Away at the Age of Sixty.
American performer Finn, who was seen in popular programs including Friends, Seinfeld and The Middle, has died at the age of 60.
The comedy and improvisation performer died at home in Los Angeles, California on Monday after undergoing cancer treatment beginning in 2022, per reports.
"He saw everyone as a friend - only friends he didn't know yet," his family said in a statement.
They noted that he had "experienced life to the fullest - with joy and exuberance".
A Prolific Television Career
Finn's first television role was in the George Wendt Show in 1995, where he appeared as the brother of the main character.
He also had a recurring role on "Murphy Brown" in the latter half of the 1990s.
He starred as a party host named Joe Mayo in Seinfeld in 1998, playing a social organizer known to delegate unpleasant chores to his guests.
During the 90s and 2000s, he made guest appearances on several popular shows, such as:
- The King of Queens
- "Friends"
- That '70s Show
- House
His most famous role for playing the character Bill Norwood in "The Middle", appearing throughout eight seasons from 2011 to 2018.
His work in movies include It's Complicated (2009) and "Santa Paws 2".
A Life in Improv
Beyond his television work, Finn was an improv performer and worked as a teacher at the Colorado university, where he was an adjunct professor.
He was part of a comedy group of six known as Beer Shark Mice.
"Finn coached, befriended and mentored many learners during his career and you'd be hard-pressed to find someone anyplace who has a bad thing to say about him," his family wrote.
In a tribute, colleague and actor 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. An excellent dad and person," he shared on social media.
Pat Finn is remembered by his spouse Donna, his three kids, and his mother, father, and brothers/sisters.
