Esteemed Actor The actor Pat Finn, Famed For Roles in Seinfeld and The Middle, Passes Away at Age 60.
US entertainer Finn, who appeared in beloved television series including Friends, "Seinfeld" and The Middle, has died aged 60.
The comedy and improvisation performer succumbed at his home in Los Angeles, California this Monday after undergoing treatment for a cancer diagnosis since 2022, according to news outlets.
"He saw everyone as a friend - only friends he had yet to meet," his loved ones said in a statement.
They noted that he had "embraced life completely - with zest and passion".
A Prolific TV Career
His debut TV appearance was on a show starring George Wendt in 1995, where he appeared as the titular character's brother.
He also had a regular part on "Murphy Brown" between 1995 and 1997.
He appeared as a party host named Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in the late 90s, playing a host known to delegate burdensome jobs to his guests.
Throughout the end of the 90s and start of the 2000s, he had guest spots on a variety of popular shows, like:
- "King of Queens"
- "Friends"
- "That '70s Show"
- House
Finn was perhaps best known for playing Bill Norwood in "The Middle", starring in eight seasons over nearly a decade.
His film credits encompass It's Complicated and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012).
Off-Screen Life
Outside of his on-screen roles, Finn was an improv performer and served as an educator at the University of Colorado, where he was a faculty member.
He was involved with a comedy group of six called Beer Shark Mice.
"Pat coached, befriended and mentored countless students during his career and you'd be hard-pressed to find a person anyplace who has anything negative to say about him," his family wrote.
In a tribute, fellow actor Richard Kind said there was "not a more kind, gentle, or funny, down to earth person you could encounter".
"Consistently upbeat, helping you be funnier and better. A great dad, a great guy," Kind wrote online.
Pat Finn is leaves behind his spouse Donna, his three kids, and his family.
