Renowned Star Pat Finn, a versatile actor, Known For Appearances in Friends and The Middle, Passes Away at 60 Years Old.
Stateside performer Finn, who appeared in popular television series such as "Friends", Seinfeld and The Middle, has passed away aged 60.
The comedic improv actor died at home in Los Angeles on Monday after undergoing cancer treatment since 2022, according to reports.
"He saw everyone as a friend - just potential friends he had yet to meet," his relatives shared in a message.
They added that he had "embraced life completely - with happiness and energy".
An Extensive Career on Screen
Finn's first television role was in the George Wendt Show in 1995, where he portrayed the titular character's brother.
He also had a recurring role on Murphy Brown from 1995 to 1997.
He played the part of Joe Mayo in the show Seinfeld in 1998, depicting a party host known to delegate unpleasant chores to his guests.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, he appeared as a guest star on a variety of popular shows, such as:
- King of Queens
- "Friends"
- "That '70s Show"
- "House"
Finn was perhaps best known for playing Bill Norwood in "The Middle", featuring across eight seasons of the show from 2011 to 2018.
His film credits include "It's Complicated" and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups.
Off-Screen Life
Away from his acting parts, Finn was an improv performer and served as an educator at the University of Colorado, where he was an adjunct professor.
He was part of a six-person improv troupe known as Beer Shark Mice.
"Pat guided, supported, and advised numerous pupils during his career and it would be difficult to find someone anywhere who has an unkind word to say about him," his loved ones expressed.
Paying homage, fellow actor Richard Kind noted there was "no kinder, gentler, funnier, authentic human being you could encounter".
"Always positive, assisting others to improve and be funnier. A great dad, a great guy," he posted online.
The actor is survived by his spouse Donna, three children, and his family.