US performer Pat Finn, who featured in iconic programs including "Friends", Seinfeld and The Middle, has passed away at the age of 60.
The comedy and improvisation performer passed away at his residence in Los Angeles this Monday having undergone cancer treatment from 2022 onward, as reported by news outlets.
"Pat Finn never met a stranger - only friends he had yet to meet," his relatives stated in a message.
They continued that he had "embraced life completely - with zest and passion".
A Notable Television Career
His initial on-screen part was in the George Wendt Show in 1995, where he appeared as the brother of the main character.
He was also seen in a recurring role on Murphy Brown in the latter half of the 1990s.
He appeared as Joe Mayo in the show Seinfeld in 1998, portraying a social organizer famous for delegating burdensome jobs to his guests.
During the 90s and 2000s, he appeared as a guest star on several well-known programs, including:
- The King of Queens
- "Friends"
- That '70s Show
- House, M.D.
His most famous role for his portrayal of Bill Norwood in The Middle, starring in eight series over nearly a decade.
His film credits include "It's Complicated" and "Santa Paws 2".
A Life in Improv
Outside of his television work, Finn was a skilled improviser and served as an educator at the Colorado university, where he was an adjunct professor.
He was part of a comedy group of six known as "Beer Shark Mice".
"Finn taught, supported, and inspired countless students over the years and it would be difficult to find a person who has an unkind word to say about him," his relatives stated.
Offering condolences, fellow actor actor Richard Kind noted there was "no kinder, gentler, funnier, down to earth person you could encounter".
"Consistently upbeat, helping you be funnier and better. A wonderful father and man," he posted online.
Finn is remembered by his partner Donna, three children, and his parents and siblings.
