Esteemed Performer Pat Finn, Known For Parts in Friends and The Middle, Dies at Age 60.

American actor Finn, who appeared in iconic television series like Friends, Seinfeld and The Middle, has passed away at the age of 60.

The comedic improv actor passed away at his residence in Los Angeles, California this Monday after undergoing treatment for cancer since 2022, per news outlets.

"Pat Finn considered no one a stranger - just potential friends he didn't know yet," his loved ones shared in a message.

They continued that he had "embraced life completely - with joy and exuberance".

A Notable TV Career

Finn's first television role was on the George Wendt Show in 1995, where he portrayed the lead character's sibling.

He was also seen in a recurring role on "Murphy Brown" from 1995 to 1997.

He appeared as the character Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in the late 90s, portraying a party host famous for delegating tedious tasks to his guests.

Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, he had guest spots on several popular shows, including:

• "King of Queens"
• Friends
• That '70s Show
• "House"

He was most recognized for portraying the character Bill Norwood in The Middle, appearing throughout eight seasons of the show from 2011 to 2018.

His cinematic roles encompass It's Complicated and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups.

Off-Screen Life

Beyond his on-screen roles, Finn was deeply involved in improvisational comedy and served as an educator at the University of Colorado, where he was a faculty member.

He was a member of a six-person improv troupe known as "Beer Shark Mice".

"Pat taught, supported, and inspired countless students over the years and it's nearly impossible to find a person anyplace who has a bad thing to say about him," his family wrote.

Paying homage, fellow actor Richard Kind remarked there was "not a more kind, gentle, or funny, down to earth person you could encounter".

"Always positive, making those around him better and funnier. An excellent dad and person," Kind wrote publicly.

Pat Finn is survived by his spouse Donna, three children, and his mother, father, and brothers/sisters.