Esteemed Star Pat Finn, Famed For Appearances in Seinfeld and The Middle, Dies at Age 60.
Stateside performer Pat Finn, who appeared in popular television series such as Friends, Seinfeld and The Middle, has died at 60 years old.
The comedy and improvisation performer died at home in LA on Monday having undergone cancer treatment since 2022, as reported by reports.
"He saw everyone as a friend - only friends he hadn't encountered," his family stated in a message.
They noted that he had "lived his life fully - with zest and passion".
An Extensive Television Career
Finn's first television role was in the George Wendt Show in 1995, where he portrayed the titular character's brother.
He also had a regular part on "Murphy Brown" between 1995 and 1997.
He played the part of a party host named Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in the late 90s, playing a host famous for delegating tedious tasks to his guests.
During the late 1990s and early 2000s, he had guest spots on several popular shows, like:
- "King of Queens"
- Friends
- "That '70s Show"
- House, M.D.
His most famous role for playing Bill Norwood in "The Middle", starring in eight series from 2011 to 2018.
His film credits are It's Complicated (2009) and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups.
Beyond the Screen
Away from his on-screen roles, Finn was an improv performer and served as an educator at the University of Colorado, where he was an adjunct professor.
He was involved with a six-member improv team known as Beer Shark Mice.
"He guided, supported, and advised numerous pupils during his career and it would be difficult to find a person anywhere who has a bad thing to say about him," his relatives stated.
In a tribute, fellow actor Richard Kind remarked there was "no kinder, gentler, funnier, authentic human being you could encounter".
"Always positive, assisting others to improve and be funnier. An excellent dad and person," Kind wrote on social media.
Finn is survived by his partner Donna, his children, and his parents and siblings.
