Renowned Actor Pat Finn, Recognized For Parts in Friends and The Middle, Dies at Age 60.

American entertainer Pat Finn, who appeared in iconic TV shows such as Friends, "Seinfeld" and The Middle, has passed away at 60 years old.

The comedic improv actor died at home in Los Angeles, California recently having undergone treatment for cancer since 2022, per reports.

"Pat considered no one a stranger - just potential friends he had yet to meet," his relatives said in a message.

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

An Extensive Television Career

His debut TV appearance was on a show starring George Wendt in 1995, where he played the lead character's sibling.

He subsequently landed a regular part on Murphy Brown from 1995 to 1997.

He played the part of the character Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in 1998, portraying a party host who would assign tedious tasks to his guests.

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

• The King of Queens
• Friends
• "That '70s Show"
• House, M.D.

His most famous role for his portrayal of Bill Norwood in The Middle, appearing throughout eight series from 2011 to 2018.

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

A Life in Improv

Outside of his on-screen roles, Finn was an improv performer and also taught at the University of Colorado, where he was an adjunct professor.

He was part of a comedy group of six called Beer Shark Mice.

"Pat coached, befriended and mentored many learners throughout the years and you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who has anything negative to say about him," his family wrote.

Paying homage, fellow actor actor Richard Kind noted there was "no kinder, gentler, funnier, grounded individual you could encounter".

"Consistently upbeat, making those around him better and funnier. A wonderful father and man," he posted on social media.

The actor is survived by his spouse Donna, three children, and his parents and siblings.