Beloved Performer The actor Pat Finn, Recognized For Appearances in Friends and The Middle, Has Died at 60 Years Old.

Stateside actor Finn, who featured in beloved programs including Friends, "Seinfeld" and "The Middle", has passed away aged 60.

The comedy and improvisation performer passed away at his residence in LA on Monday having undergone treatment for a cancer diagnosis beginning in 2022, per reports.

"Pat Finn considered no one a stranger - just potential friends he had yet to meet," his relatives stated in a statement.

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

An Extensive TV Career

Finn's first television role was on the George Wendt Show in 1995, where he played the titular character's brother.

He also had a repeating character on Murphy Brown from 1995 to 1997.

He played the part of the character Joe Mayo in Seinfeld in 1998, portraying a host who would assign unpleasant chores to his guests.

During the 90s and 2000s, he had guest spots on several hit series, like:

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

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

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

Off-Screen Life

Outside of his television work, Finn was an improv performer and also taught at the University of Colorado, where he was a faculty member.

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

"He coached, befriended and mentored many learners over the years and you'd be hard-pressed to find a person who has an unkind word to say about him," his relatives stated.

Offering condolences, fellow actor Richard Kind said there was "nobody more kind, gentle, and humorous, down to earth person you could encounter".

"Always positive, assisting others to improve and be funnier. A great dad, a great guy," he shared on social media.

The actor is leaves behind his spouse Donna, his children, and his parents and siblings.