US actor and comedian Pat Finn, known for his roles in hit television series such as Friends, Seinfeld and The Middle, has died at the age of 60.
According to US media reports, Finn passed away at his home in Los Angeles on Monday. He had been undergoing treatment for cancer since 2022.
In a statement shared on social media, his family described him as a man with an exceptional gift for connection. “Pat never met a stranger – only friends he didn’t know yet,” they wrote, adding that he lived his life “with joy and exuberance”.
Finn began his television career in the mid-1990s, landing his first role in 1995 on The George Wendt Show, where he played the title character’s brother. Around the same period, he appeared in a recurring role on Murphy Brown between 1995 and 1997.
He later gained wider recognition through guest and supporting roles in some of the most popular sitcoms of the era. In Seinfeld, he portrayed Joe Mayo, an overly relaxed party host who delegated inconvenient tasks to his guests. He also appeared in Friends, The King of Queens, That ’70s Show and House.
Finn’s most enduring role was Bill Norwood in The Middle, a character he played across eight seasons from 2011 to 2018. His film work included appearances in It’s Complicated (2009) and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012).
Beyond acting, Finn was deeply involved in comedy and education. He was an experienced improvisational performer and a member of the six-person improv group Beer Shark Mice. He also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Colorado, where he taught and mentored students.
His family highlighted his impact off-screen, noting that he coached and inspired countless young performers over the years. Tributes from colleagues echoed this sentiment. Actor Richard Kind described Finn as “kind, gentle, funny and down to earth”, praising his positivity and generosity.
Pat Finn is survived by his wife Donna, their three children, as well as his parents and siblings.
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