Beloved Star Pat Finn, Famed For Appearances in Seinfeld and The Middle, Dies at the Age of Sixty.
Stateside actor Pat Finn, who appeared in beloved TV shows like 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 having undergone cancer treatment from 2022 onward, as reported by news outlets.
"Pat Finn considered no one a stranger - solely future friends he hadn't encountered," his family said in a announcement.
They added that he had "lived his life fully - with zest and passion".
An Extensive TV Career
Finn's first television role was on a show starring George Wendt in the mid-90s, where he appeared as the titular character's brother.
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 host who would assign tedious tasks to his guests.
Throughout the 90s and 2000s, he had guest spots on a variety of well-known programs, including:
- "King of Queens"
- "Friends"
- "That '70s Show"
- House, M.D.
He was most recognized for playing Bill Norwood in The Middle, appearing throughout eight seasons between 2011 and 2018.
His work in movies include It's Complicated (2009) and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012).
Off-Screen Life
Beyond his acting parts, Finn was deeply involved in improvisational comedy and worked as a teacher at the University of Colorado, where he was a faculty member.
He was involved with a comedy group of six named Beer Shark Mice.
"Pat taught, supported, and inspired countless students throughout the years and it's nearly impossible to find a person anywhere who has an unkind word to say about him," his loved ones expressed.
In a tribute, colleague and actor actor Richard Kind noted there was "nobody more kind, gentle, and humorous, authentic human being you could encounter".
"Consistently upbeat, helping you be funnier and better. A wonderful father and man," Kind wrote publicly.
The actor is leaves behind his partner Donna, his children, and his mother, father, and brothers/sisters.
