Esteemed Performer The actor Pat Finn, Recognized For Roles in Friends and The Middle, Has Died at the Age of Sixty.
US entertainer Finn, who was seen in iconic TV shows like "Friends", Seinfeld and The Middle, has died at the age of 60.
The skilled improv artist succumbed at his home in Los Angeles, California on Monday having undergone treatment for a cancer diagnosis since 2022, as reported by news outlets.
"Pat saw everyone as a friend - solely future friends he had yet to meet," his family said in a announcement.
They added that he had "lived his life fully - with joy and exuberance".
A Prolific TV Career
Finn's first television role was on a show starring George Wendt in 1995, where he appeared as the brother of the main character.
He subsequently landed a recurring role on Murphy Brown in the latter half of the 1990s.
He played the part of the character Joe Mayo in the show Seinfeld in 1998, playing a party host known to delegate tedious tasks to his guests.
In the 90s and 2000s, he made guest appearances on several well-known programs, including:
- King of Queens
- Friends
- That '70s Show
- House, M.D.
He was most recognized for portraying Bill Norwood in "The Middle", appearing throughout eight series over nearly a decade.
His work in movies include "It's Complicated" and "Santa Paws 2".
A Life in Improv
Outside of his on-screen roles, Finn was an improv performer and worked as a teacher at the University of Colorado, where he was an adjunct professor.
He was a member of a six-member improv team named "Beer Shark Mice".
"Pat coached, befriended and mentored countless students during his career and it would be difficult to find someone anywhere who has an unkind word to say about him," his family wrote.
In a tribute, fellow actor actor Richard Kind said there was "not a more kind, gentle, or funny, authentic human being you could encounter".
"Always positive, assisting others to improve and be funnier. A great dad, a great guy," he shared publicly.
Pat Finn is leaves behind his partner Donna, his three kids, and his parents and siblings.
