Beloved Star Pat Finn, Known For Appearances in Friends and The Middle, Has Died at Age 60.
American entertainer Pat Finn, who appeared in popular programs like Friends, "Seinfeld" and "The Middle", has died aged 60.
The skilled improv artist died at home in Los Angeles recently after undergoing treatment for a cancer diagnosis from 2022 onward, per media reports.
"Pat saw everyone as a friend - just potential friends he hadn't encountered," his loved ones shared in a message.
They noted that he had "lived his life fully - with happiness and energy".
A Notable Career on Screen
His debut TV appearance was on the George Wendt Show in 1995, where he played the lead character's sibling.
He was also seen in a repeating character on Murphy Brown between 1995 and 1997.
He starred as Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in 1998, portraying a host who would assign burdensome jobs to his guests.
During the 90s and 2000s, he had guest spots on several hit series, such as:
- The King of Queens
- Friends
- That '70s Show
- "House"
His most famous role for portraying Bill Norwood in "The Middle", featuring across eight series from 2011 to 2018.
His film credits include It's Complicated and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012).
Off-Screen Life
Away from his on-screen roles, Finn was an improv performer and also taught at the Colorado university, where he was an adjunct professor.
He was part of a six-person improv troupe called "Beer Shark Mice".
"Pat guided, supported, and advised countless students throughout the years and it would be difficult to find someone anyplace who has a bad thing to say about him," his loved ones expressed.
Offering condolences, fellow actor actor Richard Kind remarked there was "nobody more kind, gentle, and humorous, grounded individual you could encounter".
"Perpetually optimistic, making those around him better and funnier. An excellent dad and person," Kind wrote publicly.
Finn is leaves behind his wife Donna, three children, and his mother, father, and brothers/sisters.
