Esteemed Actor The actor Pat Finn, Famed For Roles in The Middle and Friends, Has Died at Age 60.

American actor Pat Finn, who appeared in beloved TV shows including Friends, Seinfeld and The Middle, has passed away at 60 years old.

The comedic improv actor passed away at his residence in Los Angeles, California this Monday following treatment for cancer beginning in 2022, per media reports.

"Pat saw everyone as a friend - only friends he didn't know yet," his family shared in a statement.

They noted that he had "embraced life completely - with joy and exuberance".

An Extensive 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 repeating character on Murphy Brown from 1995 to 1997.

He played the part of the character Joe Mayo in the show Seinfeld in 1998, playing a host known to delegate tedious tasks to his guests.

During the late 1990s and early 2000s, he appeared as a guest star on several popular shows, such as:

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

His most famous role for portraying Bill Norwood in The Middle, starring in eight seasons between 2011 and 2018.

His work in movies include It's Complicated (2009) and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012).

Beyond the Screen

Beyond his on-screen roles, Finn was a skilled improviser and served as an educator at the University of Colorado, where he was a professor.

He was involved with a six-person improv troupe called Beer Shark Mice.

"He guided, supported, and advised many learners during his career and it would be difficult to find a person who has a bad thing to say about him," his family wrote.

Offering condolences, peer actor Richard Kind said there was "not a more kind, gentle, or funny, grounded individual you could encounter".

"Always positive, helping you be funnier and better. An excellent dad and person," he shared online.

Pat Finn is remembered by his wife Donna, his three kids, and his family.