Pat Finn's Daughter Honors “The Middle” Actor After His Death at 60: 'A Role Model and an Inspiration'
- - Pat Finn's Daughter Honors “The Middle” Actor After His Death at 60: 'A Role Model and an Inspiration'
Liza EsquibiasDecember 27, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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Pat Finn's daughter Cassidy Finn shared a touching tribute for her late father after he died on Dec. 22
In an Instagram post, Cassidy said she was "the luckiest person in the world" to have the actor as her dad
Pat, best known for his roles in Friends and The Middle, died at 60-years-old following a battle with cancer
Pat Finn’s daughter is honoring his legacy.
The actor, best known for his role on shows like Friends and The Middle, died at age 60 on Dec. 22 following a battle with cancer. A day later, his daughter, Cassidy, posted a heartfelt tribute to her dad on Instagram.
“Dad… you were and are a role model and an inspiration to everyone you met. I tried to think of a word to describe you, but no word could ever do it justice. You are Pat Finn,” Cassidy wrote. “The least shocking thing was hearing the nurses say they have never seen so many people show up at a hospital for someone. That was my dad.”
“My life is forever changed because of him,” she continued. “He taught me to be funny, positive, humble, to listen, to always try my best, to love, and to surround myself with the best people. But most importantly—you taught me kindness.”
“I’ve never met a single person who had a bad thing to say about my dad. I feel like the luckiest person in the world that I got to call you my dad,” the caption concluded. “Can’t wait to drink an Old Style with you again one day. I love you 10, Dad. Ok. :)”
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Patt Finn with his wife and kids
A representative for the actor previously confirmed to PEOPLE in a statement that Pat died on Dec. 22. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Donna, and their three children: Cassidy, Caitlin and Ryan.
"Confirming the very sad news that Pat passed away on December 22," his rep said in the statement. "He was the kindest, most joyful person in any room and was surrounded by his incredibly close and loving family and friends. We will all miss his big smile and even bigger heart."
In a separate statement obtained by PEOPLE, Pat’s family remembered him for his laughter and love for his favorite sports team.
"After a beautiful life filled with laughter, love, family, and friends, we share the heartbreaking news of the death of Pat Finn," the statement read. "Pat bravely battled cancer over the past few years. We know heaven is going to have quite the party with Pat Finn‘s arrival. In Pat’s final days, he often showed the biggest signs when the Bears scored a touchdown. No pressure Bears - just saying - do it for Pat."
The statement concluded: "His life and legacy will be carried on through his beautiful family, including his wife Donna and three children, Cassidy, Caitlin and Ryan and the thousands of friends and family that he impacted."
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Patt Fin with his daughters
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Pat was best known for his role as Bill Norwood on the ABC sitcom The Middle, which he held from 2011 until the show’s conclusion in 2018. He also appeared in hit '90s sitcoms such as Seinfeld, playing Joe Mayo, and Friends, as Dr. Roger, the boyfriend of Courtney Cox’s Monica.
Other notable credits include his role as a main cast member on The George Wendt Show playing Dan Coleman in 1995, as well as a part in Murphy Brown as Phil Jr. from 1995 to 1997.
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