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Pat Finn, Veteran TV Comic From The Middle and Seinfeld, Dies at 60

His family says the Second City alumnus died after bladder cancer returned following remission.

Overview

  • Finn died earlier this week at his Los Angeles home surrounded by family, according to statements shared with multiple outlets.
  • He was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2022, entered remission, and later faced a metastatic recurrence confirmed by his representative.
  • The Chicago-area native built his career in improv at Second City and became best known as Bill Norwood on The Middle across 23 episodes from 2011 to 2018.
  • Friends and colleagues, including comedian Jeff Dye and writer Brian Stack, posted tributes, and Second City shared a remembrance.
  • A community GoFundMe launched in recent months to support his family has raised about $118,000; he is survived by his wife, Donna, and their children Cassidy, Caitlin, and Ryan.