Beloved Star Pat Finn, Famed For Parts in The Middle and Friends, Dies at Age 60.
US performer Pat Finn, who appeared in popular programs such as Friends, "Seinfeld" and The Middle, has passed away aged 60.
The comedy and improvisation performer died at home in Los Angeles on Monday having undergone cancer treatment beginning in 2022, as reported by media reports.
"Pat saw everyone as a friend - just potential friends he had yet to meet," his family shared in a message.
They noted that he had "lived his life fully - with joy and exuberance".
A Notable TV Career
Finn's first television role was in the George Wendt Show in 1995, where he appeared as the lead character's sibling.
He also had a repeating character on Murphy Brown from 1995 to 1997.
He appeared as Joe Mayo in the show Seinfeld in 1998, portraying a social organizer who would assign burdensome jobs to his guests.
During the late 1990s and early 2000s, he had guest spots on a variety of popular shows, like:
- "King of Queens"
- Friends
- That '70s Show
- House
He was most recognized for playing Bill Norwood in "The Middle", starring in eight series between 2011 and 2018.
His film credits are "It's Complicated" and "Santa Paws 2".
A Life in Improv
Beyond his on-screen roles, Finn was deeply involved in improvisational comedy and served as an educator at the Colorado university, where he was an adjunct professor.
He was involved with a comedy group of six called Beer Shark Mice.
"Pat guided, supported, and advised countless students over the years and it's nearly impossible to find a person anyplace who has a bad thing to say about him," his relatives stated.
In a tribute, fellow actor actor Richard Kind said there was "no kinder, gentler, funnier, grounded individual you could encounter".
"Consistently upbeat, helping you be funnier and better. A wonderful father and man," he shared online.
Pat Finn is remembered by his partner Donna, his children, and his mother, father, and brothers/sisters.
