Pat Finn, an actor best known for appearing in many hit sitcoms such as “The Middle” and “Seinfeld,” has died. He was 60.
Finn died at his home in Los Angeles on Monday night, Dec. 22, the late comedian’s representative confirmed to Entertainment Weekly on Wednesday.
“He was the kindest, most joyful person in any room, and was surrounded by his incredibly close and loving family and friends,” they told the news outlet.
Finn’s daughter Cassidy also confirmed her father’s death in an emotional tribute on social media on Tuesday.
“Dad… you were and are a role model and an inspiration to everyone you met. I tried to think of a word to describe you, but no word could ever do it justice. You are Pat Finn,” she wrote in an Instagram post.
“The least shocking thing was hearing the nurses say they have never seen so many people show up at a hospital for someone. That was my dad. My life is forever changed because of him. He taught me to be funny, positive, humble, to listen, to always try my best, to love, and to surround myself with the best people,” she continued. “But most importantly — you taught me kindness. I’ve never met a single person who had a bad thing to say about my dad. I feel like the luckiest person in the world that I got to call you my dad. Can’t wait to drink an Old Style with you again one day. I love you.”
Finn had been battling cancer “on and off” for roughly three years, a GoFundMe dedicated to the late actor states.
“Throughout the grueling and painful process that is Pat’s fight against this insidious disease, the family has been a rock of support for each other,” the GoFundMe reads. “Pat and Donna have been reluctant to express any need. Nonetheless, it has become apparent that ongoing medical treatment, alternative therapies, and residual financial demands have created significant financial burdens for the family.”
The online campaign has raised more than $119,000 since it was created on Nov. 25.
Born on July 31, 1965 in in Evanston, Illinois, Finn was a veteran actor, comedian and writer. He regularly appeared in movies and television shows throughout the mid-1990s, according to Variety. Early in his career, Finn was a member of the the Second City improv troupe, where he worked with the late Chris Farley.
Finn’s first big gig was as a series regular on CBS’ 1995 sitcom “The George Wendt Show,” which lasted only eight episodes. He later earned a recurring role on the “Murphy Brown” from 1995 to 1997, according to Variety.
Finn would go on to appear in dozens of popular shows including “Seinfeld,” “Friends,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,“ “The Goldbergs,” “Two Broke Girls,” “That 70s Show,” “The King of Queens,” “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody” and “Wizards of Waverly Place.”
However, Finn’s biggest roles in recent years was as Bill Norwood on ABC’s “The Middle” from 2009 to 2018 and on the Nickelodeon live-action series “Marvin Marvin,” from 2012 to 2013.
The actor’s film work includes “Dude, Where’s My Car,” “Funky Monkey,” “I Love You, Beth Cooper,” “It’s Complicated” and “Selfie Dad.” Finn was also featured in commercials H&R Block, DiGiorno Pizza and Toyota and the milk industry’s “Got Milk” campaign, according to Variety.
Outside of acting, Finn was as an adjunct professor and taught Improv for Strategic Communication at University of Colorado. He also taught at his alma mater, Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
“He loved sharing the joys of improv and the gospel of ‘yes, and’ with anyone who was willing to learn,” the Finn family said, per Variety.
In addition to Cassidy, Finn is survived by wife, Donna, another daughter, Caitlin and son, Ryan, Variety reported.
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