Beloved Actor The actor Pat Finn, Famed For Appearances in Seinfeld and The Middle, Dies at the Age of Sixty.

US actor Pat Finn, who appeared in iconic TV shows such as Friends, "Seinfeld" and The Middle, has succumbed aged 60.

The comedy and improvisation performer succumbed at his home in Los Angeles on Monday after undergoing cancer treatment since 2022, according to news outlets.

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

They noted that he had "experienced life to the fullest - with happiness and energy".

A Notable Career on Screen

His initial on-screen part was on the George Wendt Show in 1995, where he appeared as the titular character's brother.

He subsequently landed a repeating character on Murphy Brown between 1995 and 1997.

He appeared as the character Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in 1998, playing a host known to delegate tedious tasks to his guests.

In the 90s and 2000s, he had guest spots on numerous well-known programs, including:

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

His most famous role for his portrayal of Bill Norwood in The Middle, appearing throughout eight seasons of the show over nearly a decade.

His cinematic roles include It's Complicated (2009) and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups.

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 a member of a six-person improv troupe called Beer Shark Mice.

"He coached, befriended and mentored numerous pupils during his career and it's nearly impossible to find anyone anywhere who has anything negative to say about him," his family wrote.

Paying homage, peer actor Richard Kind noted there was "nobody more kind, gentle, and humorous, down to earth person you could encounter".

"Perpetually optimistic, assisting others to improve and be funnier. An excellent dad and person," he shared online.

Finn is remembered by his partner Donna, his three kids, and his parents and siblings.