Renowned Performer Pat Finn, Recognized For Appearances in The Middle and Friends, Has Died at the Age of Sixty.
Stateside actor Finn, who appeared in iconic TV shows including Friends, Seinfeld and "The Middle", has passed away at the age of 60.
The skilled improv artist passed away at his residence in Los Angeles this Monday having undergone cancer treatment from 2022 onward, according to news outlets.
"Pat Finn saw everyone as a friend - only friends he didn't know yet," his family said in a statement.
They noted that he had "embraced life completely - with joy and exuberance".
A Notable TV Career
His debut TV appearance was on a show starring George Wendt in the mid-90s, where he portrayed the lead character's sibling.
He also had a regular part on Murphy Brown in the latter half of the 1990s.
He played the part of Joe Mayo in Seinfeld in 1998, depicting a host who would assign unpleasant chores to his guests.
In the 90s and 2000s, he appeared as a guest star on several hit series, including:
- The King of Queens
- Friends
- "That '70s Show"
- House, M.D.
He was most recognized for playing Bill Norwood in "The Middle", appearing throughout eight series over nearly a decade.
His film credits include It's Complicated (2009) and "Santa Paws 2".
A Life in Improv
Away from his television work, Finn was deeply involved in improvisational comedy and served as an educator at the Colorado university, where he was a faculty member.
He was involved with a six-member improv team called "Beer Shark Mice".
"Finn coached, befriended and mentored countless students during his career and it would be difficult to find a person who has anything negative to say about him," his relatives stated.
In a tribute, fellow actor Richard Kind remarked there was "no kinder, gentler, funnier, down to earth person you could encounter".
"Always positive, making those around him better and funnier. A great dad, a great guy," Kind wrote online.
Pat Finn is leaves behind his wife Donna, three children, and his family.
