Renowned Star Pat Finn, Recognized For Appearances in The Middle and Friends, Passes Away at Age 60.

Stateside performer Finn, who appeared in popular TV shows including Friends, "Seinfeld" and "The Middle", has passed away at the age of 60.

The comedy and improvisation performer passed away at his residence in LA recently following cancer treatment since 2022, according to media reports.

"Pat Finn considered no one a stranger - only friends he didn't know yet," his relatives stated in a statement.

They noted that he had "lived his life fully - with happiness and energy".

A Notable TV Career

His debut TV appearance was in the George Wendt Show in 1995, where he portrayed the titular character's brother.

He also had a repeating character on Murphy Brown from 1995 to 1997.

He starred as Joe Mayo in Seinfeld in 1998, portraying a party host known to delegate unpleasant chores to his guests.

Throughout the end of the 90s and start of the 2000s, he appeared as a guest star on a variety of hit series, like:

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

He was most recognized for playing Bill Norwood in "The Middle", appearing throughout eight series from 2011 to 2018.

His film credits include It's Complicated (2009) and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012).

A Life in Improv

Beyond his television work, Finn was deeply involved in improvisational comedy and worked as a teacher at the Colorado university, where he was a faculty member.

He was part of a six-member improv team named Beer Shark Mice.

"Finn guided, supported, and advised many learners throughout the years and it's nearly impossible to find anyone who has an unkind word to say about him," his relatives stated.

Offering condolences, colleague and actor actor Richard Kind remarked there was "nobody more kind, gentle, and humorous, grounded individual you could encounter".

"Consistently upbeat, assisting others to improve and be funnier. An excellent dad and person," he shared publicly.

The actor is leaves behind his spouse Donna, his three kids, and his parents and siblings.