US performer Pat Finn, who was seen in iconic programs such as Friends, Seinfeld and "The Middle", has succumbed at the age of 60.
The skilled improv artist passed away at his residence in LA recently after undergoing cancer treatment since 2022, per reports.
"Pat Finn never met a stranger - just potential friends he didn't know yet," his loved ones shared in a statement.
They added that he had "lived his life fully - with zest and passion".
His debut TV appearance was on the George Wendt Show in the mid-90s, where he appeared as the brother of the main character.
He was also seen in a repeating character on Murphy Brown between 1995 and 1997.
He starred as Joe Mayo in Seinfeld in 1998, portraying a host famous for delegating tedious tasks to his guests.
In the end of the 90s and start of the 2000s, he made guest appearances on several popular shows, like:
He was most recognized for portraying Bill Norwood in The Middle, appearing throughout eight seasons of the show between 2011 and 2018.
His film credits include It's Complicated (2009) and "Santa Paws 2".
Beyond his acting parts, Finn was an improv performer and worked as a teacher at the University of Colorado, where he was a faculty member.
He was involved with a six-person improv troupe called "Beer Shark Mice".
"Pat coached, befriended and mentored countless students over the years and it would be difficult to find anyone who has an unkind word to say about him," his loved ones expressed.
In a tribute, peer Richard Kind remarked there was "nobody more kind, gentle, and humorous, authentic human being you could encounter".
"Perpetually optimistic, assisting others to improve and be funnier. An excellent dad and person," he posted publicly.
Finn is leaves behind his partner Donna, his three kids, and his mother, father, and brothers/sisters.
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