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Pat Finn, Veteran TV Actor From ‘The Middle,’ Dies at 60

Family sources told TMZ he died at home in Los Angeles following a prolonged cancer fight.

Overview

  • TMZ, citing family sources, said Finn died Tuesday morning at his Los Angeles residence surrounded by loved ones.
  • Coverage attributes his passing to a years-long battle with cancer; the family has not specified the type, though multiple outlets cite prior reports of bladder cancer, a 2022 remission, and later metastasis.
  • Finn was best known for playing Bill Norwood on ABC’s The Middle from 2011 to 2018 and for memorable appearances on Seinfeld and Friends.
  • He began in Chicago’s comedy scene after Marquette University, performing with The Second City alongside Chris Farley before moving into television.
  • Tributes from colleagues, including comedian Jeff Dye and writer Brian Stack, praised his humor and kindness, while reports list surviving family as his wife, Donna, and their children, with counts varying.