Renowned Performer Pat Finn, a versatile actor, Recognized For Appearances in Friends and The Middle, Passes Away at Age 60.

American actor Pat Finn, who was seen in popular TV shows including Friends, Seinfeld and "The Middle", has passed away aged 60.

The skilled improv artist passed away at his residence in Los Angeles, California recently having undergone treatment for a cancer diagnosis from 2022 onward, as reported by reports.

"Pat considered no one a stranger - just potential friends he hadn't encountered," his family said in a message.

They continued that he had "experienced life to the fullest - with zest and passion".

A Prolific Television Career

His initial on-screen part 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 played the part of Joe Mayo in Seinfeld in 1998, depicting a party host famous for delegating burdensome jobs to his guests.

Throughout the 90s and 2000s, he appeared as a guest star on numerous popular shows, like:

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

He was most recognized for portraying Bill Norwood in The Middle, featuring across eight seasons of the show between 2011 and 2018.

His work in movies are "It's Complicated" and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups.

Off-Screen Life

Beyond his on-screen roles, Finn was deeply involved in improvisational comedy and worked as a teacher at the Colorado university, where he was a professor.

He was a member of a six-person improv troupe known as "Beer Shark Mice".

"He guided, supported, and advised numerous pupils during his career and you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who has anything negative to say about him," his family wrote.

Offering condolences, colleague and actor actor Richard Kind said there was "no kinder, gentler, funnier, grounded individual you could encounter".

"Always positive, making those around him better and funnier. A great dad, a great guy," Kind wrote on social media.

Pat Finn is survived by his wife Donna, his three kids, and his parents and siblings.