Esteemed Star Pat Finn, Known For Roles in Seinfeld and The Middle, Has Died at Age 60.
American entertainer Pat Finn, who featured in iconic TV shows such as Friends, Seinfeld and "The Middle", has died at the age of 60.
The comedy and improvisation performer succumbed at his home in Los Angeles this Monday following cancer treatment beginning in 2022, as reported by news outlets.
"Pat considered no one a stranger - only friends he didn't know yet," his relatives stated in a message.
They continued that he had "experienced life to the fullest - with happiness and energy".
A Notable Television Career
Finn's first television role was on the George Wendt Show in 1995, where he portrayed the brother of the main character.
He subsequently landed a repeating character on "Murphy Brown" between 1995 and 1997.
He played the part of the character Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in 1998, depicting a social organizer famous for delegating unpleasant chores to his guests.
During the 90s and 2000s, he made guest appearances on a variety of hit series, like:
- The King of Queens
- Friends
- "That '70s Show"
- "House"
His most famous role for portraying Bill Norwood in "The Middle", appearing throughout eight seasons of the show from 2011 to 2018.
His work in movies are It's Complicated (2009) and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups.
Beyond the Screen
Outside of his television work, Finn was a skilled improviser and also taught at the University of Colorado, where he was a faculty member.
He was a member of a comedy group of six called Beer Shark Mice.
"Finn taught, supported, and inspired countless students over the years and it would be difficult to find someone anyplace who has an unkind word to say about him," his loved ones expressed.
Paying homage, fellow actor Richard Kind noted there was "no kinder, gentler, funnier, grounded individual you could encounter".
"Always positive, making those around him better and funnier. A great dad, a great guy," Kind wrote on social media.
The actor is remembered by his wife Donna, his three kids, and his family.
