Renowned Star The actor Pat Finn, Recognized For Appearances in Seinfeld and The Middle, Dies at the Age of Sixty.
US entertainer Pat Finn, who was seen in iconic TV shows including Friends, Seinfeld and The Middle, has passed away at 60 years old.
The comedic improv actor succumbed at his home in LA this Monday after undergoing treatment for a cancer diagnosis beginning in 2022, as reported by media reports.
"Pat Finn never met a stranger - solely future friends he hadn't encountered," his family stated in a statement.
They noted that he had "embraced life completely - with happiness and energy".
A Prolific TV Career
His initial on-screen part was on a show starring George Wendt in the mid-90s, where he played the brother of the main character.
He was also seen in a regular part on "Murphy Brown" from 1995 to 1997.
He played the part of the character Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in the late 90s, portraying a host famous for delegating burdensome jobs to his guests.
During the end of the 90s and start of the 2000s, he had guest spots on numerous hit series, including:
- King of Queens
- Friends
- That '70s Show
- House, M.D.
His most famous role for his portrayal of Bill Norwood in The Middle, featuring across eight series from 2011 to 2018.
His work in movies include It's Complicated and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups.
Off-Screen Life
Outside of his on-screen roles, Finn was an improv performer and served as an educator at the Colorado university, where he was a professor.
He was a member of a six-member improv team called Beer Shark Mice.
"He taught, supported, and inspired countless students during his career and it would be difficult to find someone who has a bad thing to say about him," his family wrote.
Paying homage, peer actor Richard Kind said there was "nobody more kind, gentle, and humorous, down to earth person you could encounter".
"Always positive, assisting others to improve and be funnier. A wonderful father and man," he shared publicly.
Finn is survived by his wife Donna, his three kids, and his family.
