‘The Middle’ and ‘Friends’ Star Pat Finn Dies at 60 – Cause of Death Revealed

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Pat Finn, the actor best known for his work on the TV shows The Middle and Friends, has passed away at age 60 after fighting cancer.

TMZ reports that Finn died at his Los Angeles home on Tuesday, December 24th, with his family by his side.

Comedian Jeff Dye expressed his sadness on X, explaining that he usually doesn’t post photos with celebrities who have passed away, but that Pat Finn was a true friend. He described Finn as one of the funniest and kindest people he knew, adding that he loved him and looked forward to seeing him again, where they could laugh about the negativity in the world.

Finn started his comedy career with his good friend Chris Farley. They first met in 1987 while playing rugby together at Marquette University, and later shared a place in Chicago while performing with the famous Second City comedy group.

In a 2022 interview, Finn described how he used to carefully analyze successful performances early in his career. He’d break down what made jokes, songs, and scenes effective, comparing it to a baseball player studying game footage to improve their skills.

Following performances in two shows at Second City, Finn secured a role on CBS’s The George Wendt Show, where he played Dan, a garage owner who worked alongside George Wendt’s character. “I had a major interview and ended up getting the part,” Finn recalled. “The show lasted about a year, but George, Bernadette, and I are still close friends – George is even the godfather to my youngest son.”

Finn is probably most famous for playing Bill Norwood on The Middle, a role he had from 2011 to 2018. He’s also been on well-known TV shows like Seinfeld, That ’70s Show, and Friends. As for movies, he’s appeared in films such as Dude, Where’s My Car?, Love You, Beth Cooper, and It’s Complicated.

Finn and his wife, Donna, married in 1990 and raised three children together. In 2022, when speaking with Phoenix, he shared how content he was with his life, saying, “I feel so fortunate, and it fits. It feels right.”

Pat Finn will be remembered for the joy and connection he brought to everyone who knew him, both as a fan and a coworker. He was a much-loved comedic actor in television and movies.

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2025-12-24 21:44