Patricia Heaton mourns ‘The Middle’ star Pat Finn after death…
Patricia Heaton is mourning the loss of her late “The Middle” co-star, Pat Finn.
The 67-year-old actress took to Instagram on Thursday to recollect Finn with a touching tribute after he died following a battle with cancer. He was 60.
“One of the finest and funniest human beings I know has left to be with Jesus,” Heaton started. “Pat Finn, whom most of you know as Bill Norwood on The Middle had been battling cancer the last few years.”
Pat Finn on “The George Wendt Show” in 1995. ©Touchstone Television/Courtesy Everett Collection
Patricia Heaton and Pat Finn together in a scene from “The Middle.” Disney General Entertainment Content through Getty Images
“At the too-young age of 60, he leaves behind his sweetheart Donna and three children,” she added alongside a collection of candy snaps of the late actor. “He was adored by all who knew him, and he leaves behind a legacy of love, friendship, and wonderful comedy.”
“The Middle” aired for 9 seasons on ABC from its premiere in September 2009 until its finale in May 2018.
Starring Heaton and Neil Flynn as dad and mom Frankie and Mike, the standard sitcom adopted the middle-class Hecks household as they navigated their lives in the fictional city of Orson, Indiana.
Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher, Neil Flynn, Patricia Heaton and Pat Finn during Season 7 of “The Middle.” Disney General Entertainment Content through Getty Images
Patricia Heaton, Pat Finn and Carson Fagerbakke during Season 9 of “The Middle.” Disney General Entertainment Content through Getty Images
Finn joined the present as a collection common during its second season in 2011, and remained until its conclusion seven years later.
“He graced our movie ‘Unexpected’ with a scene-stealing turn as a crazy psychiatrist,” Heaton continued her emotional submit. “Our hearts are broken, but as faithful Catholics, we know we will see each other again through God‘s mercy.”
“Rest in peace dear brother,” the “Everybody Loves Raymond” alum concluded.
Pat Finn attends the premiere of “Diamond in the Rough” in Hollywood, California, on June 29, 2022. Getty Images for Creator+
Patricia Heaton and Pat Finn starred together in “The Middle” from when he joined the sitcom in 2011 until its final season in 2018. The Rubin Report / YouTube
Patricia Heaton speaks onstage at the Southampton Arts Center on Aug. 7, 2025. Getty Images for The Lawfare Project /End Jew Hatred
Finn, who also starred in hit sitcoms like “Friends” and “Seinfeld,” handed away on the evening of Dec. 22. His rep confirmed the news in a press release to The Post.
“It is with profound sadness and grief that the Finn family announces the passing of beloved comedic actor, Pat Finn,” they shared. “In 2022, Pat battled bladder cancer, went into remission, but the cancer returned and metastasized. He was a warrior in every sense of the word.”
The sitcom star’s household – including his spouse of 35 years, Donna, and their three children, Cassidy, Caitlin and Ryan – have been said to be by his aspect.
Pat Finn at the Hollywood Palladium on Nov. 17, 2012. Charley Gallay
Pat Finn during ABC’s “The Middle” two hundredth episode celebration in West Hollywood, California, on Oct. 28, 2017. FilmMagic
Finn’s family members later paid tribute to the “That ’70s Show” alum in a prolonged and emotional message of their very own.
“After a beautiful life filled with laughter, love, family, and friends, we share the heartbreaking news of the death of Pat Finn,” they said in a press release to People on Wednesday.
“We know heaven is going to have quite the party with Pat Finn‘s arrival,” they continued. “His life and legacy will be carried on through his beautiful family and the thousands of friends and family that he impacted.”
Pat Finn as Dr. Roger during Season 6 of “Friends.” NBCUniversal through Getty Images
Jen Ray, Patricia Heaton, Sean O’Bryan, Julie Brown and Pat Finn during Season 2 of “The Middle.” Disney General Entertainment Content through Getty Images
One of Finn’s first roles was as Dan Coleman in “The George Wendt Show,” although the CBS sitcom was canceled in 1995 after just six episodes.
He went on to seem in “Murphy Brown” and “The Drew Carey Show” before playing Joe Mayo on “Seinfeld” in 1998 and then Dr. Roger in two episodes of “Friends” in 2000.
A few of Finn’s other TV credit have been “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,” “House” and “The Goldbergs.”
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