Renowned Star Pat Finn, a versatile actor, Known For Roles in Seinfeld and The Middle, Dies at Age 60.
US entertainer Pat Finn, who appeared in beloved TV shows such as Friends, Seinfeld and The Middle, has died aged 60.
The comedy and improvisation performer died at home in Los Angeles, California this Monday after undergoing cancer treatment beginning in 2022, per media reports.
"Pat Finn never met a stranger - solely future friends he hadn't encountered," his loved ones shared in a statement.
They continued that he had "embraced life completely - with zest and passion".
A Prolific Career on Screen
Finn's first television role was on a show starring George Wendt in the mid-90s, where he appeared as the lead character's sibling.
He subsequently landed a repeating character on Murphy Brown between 1995 and 1997.
He appeared as the character Joe Mayo in the show Seinfeld in the late 90s, depicting a host famous for delegating burdensome jobs to his guests.
Throughout the end of the 90s and start of the 2000s, he appeared as a guest star on several well-known programs, including:
- King of Queens
- Friends
- "That '70s Show"
- House
He was most recognized for playing Bill Norwood in The Middle, appearing throughout eight seasons of the show from 2011 to 2018.
His cinematic roles are It's Complicated and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012).
A Life in Improv
Away from his on-screen roles, Finn was deeply involved in improvisational comedy and also taught at the University of Colorado, where he was an adjunct professor.
He was part of a comedy group of six called Beer Shark Mice.
"He coached, befriended and mentored numerous pupils over the years and it would be difficult to find anyone anywhere who has an unkind word to say about him," his family wrote.
Offering condolences, fellow actor Richard Kind said there was "no kinder, gentler, funnier, authentic human being you could encounter".
"Perpetually optimistic, helping you be funnier and better. A wonderful father and man," he posted publicly.
Pat Finn is remembered by his wife Donna, his three kids, and his family.
