Renowned Star Pat Finn, a versatile actor, Famed For Parts in The Middle and Friends, Dies at the Age of Sixty.

US entertainer Pat Finn, who appeared in beloved television series like Friends, Seinfeld and "The Middle", has died at the age of 60.

The comedic improv actor succumbed at his home in Los Angeles, California this Monday after undergoing cancer treatment beginning in 2022, per news outlets.

"He considered no one a stranger - only friends he hadn't encountered," his loved ones said in a statement.

They noted that he had "experienced life to the fullest - with joy and exuberance".

A Notable Career on Screen

His debut TV appearance was on the George Wendt Show in the mid-90s, where he portrayed the lead character's sibling.

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, portraying a party host known to delegate tedious tasks to his guests.

During the late 1990s and early 2000s, he made guest appearances on a variety of popular shows, like:

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

Finn was perhaps best known for his portrayal of Bill Norwood in "The Middle", featuring across eight seasons from 2011 to 2018.

His film credits encompass It's Complicated (2009) and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups.

Off-Screen Life

Beyond his television work, Finn was an improv performer and served as an educator at the University of Colorado, where he was an adjunct professor.

He was a member of a six-person improv troupe called Beer Shark Mice.

"Pat taught, supported, and inspired numerous pupils during his career and it's nearly impossible to find a person anywhere who has a bad thing to say about him," his relatives stated.

Offering condolences, peer 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. A great dad, a great guy," he shared online.

Finn is survived by his partner Donna, his children, and his parents and siblings.