Esteemed Star Pat Finn, a versatile actor, Famed For Appearances in Friends and The Middle, Passes Away at the Age of Sixty.
US actor Pat Finn, who appeared in popular programs such as Friends, Seinfeld and "The Middle", has passed away at 60 years old.
The skilled improv artist passed away at his residence in LA this Monday following treatment for cancer since 2022, per news outlets.
"He saw everyone as a friend - solely future friends he had yet to meet," his family shared in a announcement.
They continued that he had "lived his life fully - with joy and exuberance".
A Notable TV Career
His initial on-screen part was on a show starring George Wendt in the mid-90s, where he portrayed the brother of the main character.
He also had a regular part on Murphy Brown from 1995 to 1997.
He appeared as the character Joe Mayo in Seinfeld in 1998, portraying a social organizer who would assign tedious tasks to his guests.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, he had guest spots on a variety of popular shows, such as:
- "King of Queens"
- Friends
- "That '70s Show"
- "House"
Finn was perhaps best known for portraying Bill Norwood in "The Middle", featuring across eight series over nearly a decade.
His film credits are "It's Complicated" and "Santa Paws 2".
A Life in Improv
Away from his acting parts, Finn was a skilled improviser and worked as a teacher at the University of Colorado, where he was a professor.
He was a member of a six-person improv troupe called Beer Shark Mice.
"Pat taught, supported, and inspired numerous pupils throughout the years and it's nearly impossible to find a person who has an unkind word to say about him," his loved ones expressed.
Offering condolences, colleague and actor Richard Kind said there was "no kinder, gentler, funnier, down to earth person you could encounter".
"Always positive, helping you be funnier and better. A wonderful father and man," he shared online.
The actor is leaves behind his wife Donna, three children, and his family.
