Renowned Actor Pat Finn, a versatile actor, Famed For Roles in Friends and The Middle, Has Died at 60 Years Old.
US entertainer Finn, who appeared in iconic TV shows like Friends, "Seinfeld" and The Middle, has passed away at the age of 60.
The comedic improv actor succumbed at his home in Los Angeles this Monday having undergone cancer treatment beginning in 2022, as reported by news outlets.
"Pat Finn never met a stranger - solely future friends he hadn't encountered," his family shared in a announcement.
They added that he had "embraced life completely - with happiness and energy".
A Prolific Television Career
His initial on-screen part was on the George Wendt Show in 1995, where he played the titular character's brother.
He also had a repeating character on "Murphy Brown" between 1995 and 1997.
He played the part of Joe Mayo in the show Seinfeld in 1998, portraying a host famous for delegating unpleasant chores to his guests.
In the 90s and 2000s, he appeared as a guest star on numerous hit series, including:
- "King of Queens"
- Friends
- That '70s Show
- "House"
His most famous role for playing Bill Norwood in "The Middle", starring in eight seasons over nearly a decade.
His work in movies are "It's Complicated" and "Santa Paws 2".
Off-Screen Life
Away from his on-screen roles, Finn was an improv performer and worked as a teacher at the Colorado university, where he was a professor.
He was involved with a six-person improv troupe named Beer Shark Mice.
"He guided, supported, and advised many learners throughout the years and you'd be hard-pressed to find a person anyplace who has an unkind word to say about him," his relatives stated.
In a tribute, colleague and actor Richard Kind said there was "not a more kind, gentle, or funny, grounded individual you could encounter".
"Consistently upbeat, making those around him better and funnier. An excellent dad and person," he posted publicly.
Pat Finn is leaves behind his wife Donna, his children, and his family.
