Beloved Actor Pat Finn, a versatile actor, Recognized For Roles in Seinfeld and The Middle, Has Died at the Age of Sixty.
Stateside actor Pat Finn, who was seen in beloved television series such as Friends, Seinfeld and The Middle, has passed away at 60 years old.
The comedy and improvisation performer passed away at his residence in Los Angeles on Monday having undergone treatment for cancer beginning in 2022, as reported by news outlets.
"Pat considered no one a stranger - just potential friends he didn't know yet," his relatives shared in a message.
They noted that he had "embraced life completely - with happiness and energy".
A Notable Career on Screen
His debut TV appearance was on a show starring George Wendt in 1995, where he played the titular character's brother.
He also had a recurring role on "Murphy Brown" from 1995 to 1997.
He played the part of Joe Mayo in the show Seinfeld in the late 90s, portraying a host famous for delegating burdensome jobs to his guests.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, he appeared as a guest star on a variety of hit series, such as:
- The King of Queens
- Friends
- That '70s Show
- House, M.D.
He was most recognized for portraying Bill Norwood in The Middle, featuring across eight series between 2011 and 2018.
His cinematic roles are It's Complicated (2009) and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups.
Off-Screen Life
Outside of his on-screen roles, Finn was deeply involved in improvisational comedy and served as an educator at the Colorado university, where he was a professor.
He was involved with a six-member improv team called Beer Shark Mice.
"Finn coached, befriended and mentored many learners during his career and you'd be hard-pressed to find a person who has anything negative to say about him," his relatives stated.
Offering condolences, peer Richard Kind said there was "nobody more kind, gentle, and humorous, down to earth person you could encounter".
"Perpetually optimistic, making those around him better and funnier. A wonderful father and man," he posted publicly.
The actor is remembered by his partner Donna, three children, and his parents and siblings.
