The Middle actor Pat Finn cause of death officially confirmed

The cause of death for actor and comedian Pat Finn has been confirmed as cancer, according to official records. Finn, best known for his role on the ABC sitcom The Middle, died on Dec. 22 at the age of 60.

A death certificate obtained by TMZ lists cancer as the cause of death. Prior to his passing, a GoFundMe page created by his family revealed that Finn had been undergoing treatment for bladder cancer and had been battling the disease intermittently for nearly three years. The fundraiser described his illness as a difficult and painful journey that brought his family closer together as they supported one another.

As of this week, the fundraiser has raised approximately $194,000 toward its $230,000 goal. Entertainment Weekly reported that it has contacted the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health for additional information.

In a statement shared with Entertainment Weekly following his death, a representative for Finn described him as a deeply kind and joyful person who was surrounded by close family and friends in his final days.

Finn had a long and diverse career in television, film, and comedy. He met his wife, Donna, as well as longtime friend and comedian Chris Farley while attending Marquette University in Wisconsin. After graduating, Finn moved to Chicago, where he frequently performed improv comedy alongside Farley at Improv Olympic Chicago.

He gained wider recognition in 1995 for his role as Dan Coleman on The George Wendt Show. Finn later appeared in a number of well-known television series, including Murphy Brown, Friends, Seinfeld, 2 Broke Girls, and The Middle, where he portrayed neighbor Bill Norwood for seven seasons. His film credits included roles in Dude, Where’s My Car? and I Love You, Beth Cooper.

In addition to acting, Finn worked in education, serving as an adjunct professor teaching improv for strategic communications at both Marquette University and the University of Colorado.

Following his death, tributes from colleagues and friends poured in across social media. Actor Eric Stonestreet wrote that Finn was exceptionally generous in comedy collaborations, while actor Richard Kind described him as kind, positive, and deeply supportive, praising him as both a performer and a father.

Finn’s legacy is remembered not only for his extensive work in television and comedy, but also for the lasting personal impact he had on those who worked alongside him.