Beloved Star Pat Finn, Recognized For Parts in Seinfeld and The Middle, Dies at the Age of Sixty.
Stateside entertainer Finn, who appeared in beloved television series such as Friends, "Seinfeld" and The Middle, has passed away aged 60.
The skilled improv artist passed away at his residence in Los Angeles recently after undergoing cancer treatment since 2022, according to media reports.
"Pat Finn considered no one a stranger - solely future friends he didn't know yet," his loved ones shared in a statement.
They added 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 played the brother of the main character.
He was also seen in a regular part on "Murphy Brown" between 1995 and 1997.
He played the part of the character Joe Mayo in the show Seinfeld in 1998, portraying a party host known to delegate burdensome jobs to his guests.
In the end of the 90s and start of the 2000s, he appeared as a guest star on several popular shows, such as:
- "King of Queens"
- Friends
- "That '70s Show"
- House
He was most recognized for portraying Bill Norwood in The Middle, featuring across eight seasons between 2011 and 2018.
His work in movies are "It's Complicated" and "Santa Paws 2".
Beyond the Screen
Beyond his on-screen roles, Finn was deeply involved in improvisational comedy and also taught at the University of Colorado, where he was an adjunct professor.
He was part of a six-member improv team known as Beer Shark Mice.
"He coached, befriended and mentored countless students during his career and you'd be hard-pressed to find someone 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, grounded individual you could encounter".
"Always positive, making those around him better and funnier. A great dad, a great guy," he posted on social media.
Finn is leaves behind his wife Donna, his three kids, and his mother, father, and brothers/sisters.
