Beloved Star The actor Pat Finn, Recognized For Appearances in Seinfeld and The Middle, Has Died at 60 Years Old.
Stateside entertainer Pat Finn, who appeared in iconic television series including Friends, Seinfeld and The Middle, has passed away at 60 years old.
The skilled improv artist succumbed at his home in Los Angeles recently having undergone treatment for cancer since 2022, according to media reports.
"He saw everyone as a friend - solely future friends he had yet to meet," his relatives said in a statement.
They added that he had "experienced life to the fullest - with happiness and energy".
A Prolific TV Career
His initial on-screen part was in the George Wendt Show in the mid-90s, where he appeared as the brother of the main character.
He subsequently landed a repeating character on "Murphy Brown" between 1995 and 1997.
He starred as Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in the late 90s, portraying a party host known to delegate burdensome jobs to his guests.
Throughout the 90s and 2000s, he had guest spots on several well-known programs, including:
- The King of Queens
- Friends
- That '70s Show
- "House"
He was most recognized for portraying Bill Norwood in The Middle, appearing throughout eight seasons between 2011 and 2018.
His work in movies are It's Complicated and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups.
Off-Screen Life
Beyond his on-screen roles, Finn was an improv performer and also taught at the Colorado university, where he was a professor.
He was involved with a comedy group of six known as Beer Shark Mice.
"Finn coached, befriended and mentored countless students over the years and it's nearly impossible to find someone anywhere who has a bad thing to say about him," his family wrote.
Offering condolences, fellow actor Richard Kind remarked there was "not a more kind, gentle, or funny, grounded individual you could encounter".
"Perpetually optimistic, making those around him better and funnier. A great dad, a great guy," Kind wrote online.
Pat Finn is survived by his spouse Donna, three children, and his family.
