Beloved Star Pat Finn, Recognized For Roles in Seinfeld and The Middle, Dies at 60 Years Old.

US actor Finn, who appeared in iconic television series including "Friends", "Seinfeld" and The Middle, has passed away at 60 years old.

The comedy and improvisation performer passed away at his residence in Los Angeles, California on Monday following cancer treatment beginning in 2022, as reported by news outlets.

"He never met a stranger - only friends he didn't know yet," his family stated in a statement.

They continued that he had "lived his life fully - with zest and passion".

A Prolific Television Career

His debut TV appearance was on a show starring George Wendt in 1995, where he played the lead character's sibling.

He also had a regular part on "Murphy Brown" from 1995 to 1997.

He appeared as a party host named Joe Mayo in Seinfeld in the late 90s, portraying a party host famous for delegating tedious tasks to his guests.

Throughout the end of the 90s and start of the 2000s, he had guest spots on a variety of popular shows, like:

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

He was most recognized for playing Bill Norwood in The Middle, appearing throughout eight series between 2011 and 2018.

His cinematic roles encompass It's Complicated and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups.

Off-Screen Life

Outside of his acting parts, Finn was deeply involved in improvisational comedy and also taught at the University of Colorado, where he was a professor.

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

"Pat taught, supported, and inspired numerous pupils during his career and you'd be hard-pressed to find a person anyplace who has a bad thing to say about him," his relatives stated.

Paying homage, colleague and actor actor Richard Kind noted there was "not a more kind, gentle, or funny, grounded individual you could encounter".

"Always positive, making those around him better and funnier. A wonderful father and man," Kind wrote on social media.

Pat Finn is leaves behind his wife Donna, three children, and his parents and siblings.