American performer Finn, who appeared in beloved TV shows like "Friends", Seinfeld and "The Middle", has died aged 60.
The skilled improv artist died at home in Los Angeles, California recently having undergone treatment for cancer from 2022 onward, according to media reports.
"Pat Finn saw everyone as a friend - only friends he had yet to meet," his family shared in a statement.
They continued that he had "experienced life to the fullest - with joy and exuberance".
His debut TV appearance was on the George Wendt Show in 1995, where he played the titular character's brother.
He also had a regular part on Murphy Brown from 1995 to 1997.
He starred as a party host named Joe Mayo in "Seinfeld" in 1998, portraying a party host famous for delegating unpleasant chores to his guests.
Throughout the end of the 90s and start of the 2000s, he made guest appearances on several well-known programs, like:
His most famous role for his portrayal of Bill Norwood in The Middle, starring in eight seasons over nearly a decade.
His work in movies encompass It's Complicated (2009) and "Santa Paws 2".
Outside of his acting parts, Finn was deeply involved in improvisational comedy and worked as a teacher at the Colorado university, where he was a faculty member.
He was part of a six-person improv troupe named Beer Shark Mice.
"Pat taught, supported, and inspired numerous pupils during his career and it's nearly impossible to find someone anywhere who has a bad thing to say about him," his loved ones expressed.
In a tribute, fellow actor Richard Kind remarked there was "not a more kind, gentle, or funny, authentic human being you could encounter".
"Consistently upbeat, helping you be funnier and better. A wonderful father and man," he shared publicly.
Finn is leaves behind his wife Donna, his children, and his parents and siblings.
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