Beloved Hollywood actor Pat Finn has passed away at the age of 60, leaving a legacy in both film and television.
According to family sources speaking to TMZ, Finn died peacefully on Tuesday morning at his Los Angeles home. He was surrounded by loved ones, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Originally from Illinois, Finn gained fame for his role on the sitcom “The Middle,” where he portrayed Bill Norwood from 2010 to 2018. His performance endeared him to audiences and was a staple of the show’s success.
Finn’s television career was extensive, with appearances on popular shows such as “The George Wendt Show,” “Murphy Brown,” “Friends,” “Seinfeld,” “3rd Rock From The Sun,” and “Ed,” showcasing his versatility and comedic talent.
In addition to his TV work, Finn appeared in notable films, including “The Bachelor” alongside Chris O’Donnell and Renee Zellweger in 1999, and the 2000 comedy hit “Dude, Where’s My Car?” with Ashton Kutcher.
In 1999 he was in the Chris O’Donnell and Renee Zellweger movie The Bachelor. And in 2000 he worked with Ashton Kutcher on Dude, Where’s My Car?
Hollywood star Pat Finn has died at the age of 60. Family sources have told TMZ that the TV actor passed away Tuesday morning at his home in Los Angeles
Finn’s best known role was in the ABC sitcom The Middle in which he played Bill Norwood
Finn grew up in Wilmette, Illinois, and in 1987 he graduated from Marquette University, where he became good friends with comedian Chris Farley. They played on the school rugby team and were roommates.
He became a member of The Second City’s National Touring Company along with his buddy Farley, and together they performed in their shows in Chicago.
The experience helped Finn to perfect his improv skills and it soon led to breakout roles in The George Wendt Show and Murphy Brown.
But Finn is perhaps best known for his role in the ABC sitcom The Middle.
The show starred Patricia Heaton and Neil Flynn as middle-class, middle-aged and middle-income couple Frankie and Mike Heck and revolved around the daily chaos and humor of raising three kids.
Finn played their friend Bill Norwood from 2011 to 2018, a friendly, neighborly guy who liked to watch the Colts with Mike.
Finn also had a movie career.
He had brief roles in the movies Dude, Where’s My Car?, How High, I Love You, Beth Cooper, and Dealin’ with Idiots. His last role was in the 2021 romantic comedy Funny Thing About Love.
Though it hasn’t been revealed what type of cancer Finn passed away from, he reportedly was diagnosed with bladder cancer several years ago, per TMZ.
Finn attended the premiere of I Am Chris Farley in 2015 with Chris’ brothers Kevin, left, and John, third from left, and Tom Arnold, second from left
Finn’s memorable TV roles included a long-running stint on The George Wendt Show
The comedian starred as Joe Mayo with Jerry Seinfeld and Jason Alexander in the 1998 episode of Seinfeld titled The Reverse Peephole
Finn played Dr. Roger on Friends with Courteney Cox and Matt LeBlanc in the episode called The One That Could Have Been Part 1 and 2
Finn – pictured in 2022 – is survived by his wife Donna and their two kids, Cassidy and Caitlin
Finn is survived by his wife Donna and their two kids, Cassidy and Caitlin.
Friends and colleagues have taken to social media to share their heartfelt tributes, including comedian pal Jeff Dye, who wrote on X: ‘I don’t like to be the guy who posts pics with celebrities that pass.
‘But this guy wasn’t just a celebrity to me. He was a friend. One of the best dudes I knew with a PERFECT sense of humor. I love you Pat Finn and I’ll see again in the after, we can sing together and shake our heads about all the meanness in the used to be,’ Dye added.
The Late Show writer Brian Stack called Finn ‘As kind as he was brilliantly hilarious.’
Actor and comedian Jeff Garlin shared a touching tribute on Facebook about his ‘dear friend Pat Finn,’ remembering him as ‘Funny, yes. Too funny. Joyous, yes, he,’ while actress and comedian Mo Collins wrote on Instagram, ‘The generosity of heart and spirit of Pat will never leave us.’
