Stateside actor Finn, who was seen in iconic programs like "Friends", Seinfeld and "The Middle", has died at 60 years old.
The comedy and improvisation performer died at home in Los Angeles recently after undergoing treatment for a cancer diagnosis from 2022 onward, per reports.
"Pat never met a stranger - only friends he had yet to meet," his loved ones shared in a message.
They added that he had "experienced life to the fullest - with happiness and energy".
A Prolific Career on Screen
His initial on-screen part was in the George Wendt Show in 1995, where he portrayed the brother of the main character.
He subsequently landed a regular part on Murphy Brown from 1995 to 1997.
He starred as a party host named Joe Mayo in the show Seinfeld in the late 90s, depicting a social organizer who would assign tedious tasks to his guests.
In the 90s and 2000s, he made guest appearances on several well-known programs, like:
- The King of Queens
- Friends
- That '70s Show
- House, M.D.
Finn was perhaps best known for portraying the character Bill Norwood in The Middle, starring in eight seasons between 2011 and 2018.
His film credits encompass It's Complicated (2009) and "Santa Paws 2".
Beyond the Screen
Outside of his on-screen roles, Finn was a skilled improviser and worked as a teacher at the University of Colorado, where he was a professor.
He was part of a six-person improv troupe named Beer Shark Mice.
"Finn guided, supported, and advised many learners over the years and you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who has anything negative to say about him," his family wrote.
Paying homage, peer Richard Kind remarked there was "nobody more kind, gentle, and humorous, authentic human being you could encounter".
"Perpetually optimistic, making those around him better and funnier. An excellent dad and person," Kind wrote on social media.
Finn is leaves behind his wife Donna, his children, and his mother, father, and brothers/sisters.
