Esteemed Actor Pat Finn, Famed For Roles in The Middle and Friends, Passes Away at the Age of Sixty.
American performer Pat Finn, who appeared in popular TV shows including "Friends", "Seinfeld" and "The Middle", has died at 60 years old.
The skilled improv artist died at home in LA on Monday following cancer treatment from 2022 onward, as reported by reports.
"He never met a stranger - just potential friends he didn't know yet," his loved ones said in a message.
They added that he had "lived his life fully - with happiness and energy".
A Prolific Television Career
His debut TV appearance was on the George Wendt Show in the mid-90s, where he appeared as the titular character's brother.
He subsequently landed a recurring role on Murphy Brown between 1995 and 1997.
He starred as a party host named Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in 1998, depicting a host who would assign unpleasant chores to his guests.
In the 90s and 2000s, he made guest appearances on several hit series, such as:
- "King of Queens"
- Friends
- That '70s Show
- "House"
His most famous role for his portrayal of the character Bill Norwood in The Middle, starring in eight seasons over nearly a decade.
His work in movies include "It's Complicated" and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups.
A Life in Improv
Outside of his acting parts, Finn was an improv performer and worked as a teacher at the University of Colorado, where he was a faculty member.
He was part of a six-member improv team called Beer Shark Mice.
"Finn taught, supported, and inspired countless students throughout the years and you'd be hard-pressed to find a person who has an unkind word to say about him," his relatives stated.
Paying homage, peer actor Richard Kind remarked there was "no kinder, gentler, funnier, down to earth person you could encounter".
"Always positive, helping you be funnier and better. A great dad, a great guy," he posted online.
Finn is survived by his wife Donna, his three kids, and his family.