Renowned Star Pat Finn, Famed For Parts in Friends and The Middle, Dies at 60 Years Old.

Stateside actor Pat Finn, who was seen in popular programs such as "Friends", "Seinfeld" and The Middle, has died at the age of 60.

The skilled improv artist succumbed at his home in Los Angeles, California on Monday having undergone treatment for a cancer diagnosis from 2022 onward, according to media reports.

"Pat considered no one a stranger - only friends he hadn't encountered," his relatives stated in a statement.

They noted that he had "embraced life completely - with zest and passion".

A Notable Career on Screen

His initial on-screen part was in the George Wendt Show in 1995, where he played the lead character's sibling.

He also had a recurring role on Murphy Brown from 1995 to 1997.

He played the part of the character Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in the late 90s, playing a host famous for delegating burdensome jobs to his guests.

Throughout the 90s and 2000s, he made guest appearances on a variety of well-known programs, including:

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

Finn was perhaps best known for his portrayal of Bill Norwood in The Middle, starring in eight seasons of the show between 2011 and 2018.

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

A Life in Improv

Away from his television work, Finn was a skilled improviser and also taught at the University of Colorado, where he was an adjunct professor.

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

"He taught, supported, and inspired many learners over the years and it would be difficult to find a person anywhere who has an unkind word to say about him," his family wrote.

In a tribute, fellow actor actor Richard Kind remarked there was "nobody more kind, gentle, and humorous, down to earth person you could encounter".

"Consistently upbeat, helping you be funnier and better. An excellent dad and person," he posted publicly.

The actor is remembered by his partner Donna, his three kids, and his mother, father, and brothers/sisters.