Pat Finn’s cause of death has been revealed two weeks after his passing – and was confirmed to have been due to bladder cancer, per the death certificate obtained by the Daily Mail.
The late actor – who was known for appearing in shows such as The Middle and Friends – died on December 22, 2025 in Los Angeles at the age of 60.
Finn had reportedly been battling cancer at the time of his death just days before Christmas – but the type had not officially been disclosed.
According to the death certificate, he had a ‘malignant neoplasm’ in his bladder – which is also known as a cancerous tumor – for years.
TMZ previously reported that the star had been surrounded by loved ones when he passed away at his residence.
Finn began his career in the entertainment company in the 90s and had a main role for eight episodes on The George Wendt Show which aired in 1995.
Pat Finn’s cause of death has been revealed two weeks after his passing – and was confirmed to have been due to bladder cancer, per the death certificate obtained by the Daily Mail; seen in 2022 in Hollywood
The late actor – who was known for appearing in shows such as The Middle and Friends – died on December 22, 2025 in Los Angeles at the age of 60; seen above on The Middle in 2017
Finn was born in the state of Illinois in July 1965 and graduated from Marquette University in 91987 – where he became good friends with comedian Chris Farley. They played on the school rugby team and were roommates.
He became a member of The Second City’s National Touring Company along with his buddy Farley, and together they performed in their shows in Chicago.
The experience helped Finn to perfect his improv skills and it soon led to breakout roles in The George Wendt Show and Murphy Brown.
But Finn is perhaps best known for his role in the ABC sitcom The Middle.
The show starred Patricia Heaton and Neil Flynn as middle-class, middle-aged and middle-income couple Frankie and Mike Heck and revolved around the daily chaos and humor of raising three kids.
Finn played their friend Bill Norwood from 2011 to 2018, a friendly, neighborly guy who liked to watch the Colts with Mike.
The late actor also made additional appearances on other shows including Seinfeld – where he portrayed the character of Joe Mayo in an episode titled The Reverse Peephole.
Finn was also no stranger when it came to the big screen – and took on a number of roles in film projects as well.
According to the death certificate, he had a ‘malignant neoplasm’ in his bladder – which is also known as a cancerous tumor – for years; seen in 2017 in Chicago
Finn played their friend Bill Norwood from 2011 to 2018, a friendly, neighborly guy who liked to watch the Colts with Mike (seen above right on The Middle)
The late actor also made additional appearances on other shows including Seinfeld – where he portrayed the character of Joe Mayo in an episode titled The Reverse Peephole (seen above)
He had brief roles in the movies Dude, Where’s My Car?, How High, I Love You, Beth Cooper, and Dealin’ With Idiots. His last role was in the 2021 romantic comedy Funny Thing About Love.
Finn’s family issued a statement to Deadline as they reflected on the late star’s career and love for sports.
‘He knew all the state Capitals and every College Football Mascot,’ his loved ones expressed.
‘The family is certain that Pat’s dear friends and fellow Chicago legends, Chris Farley, George Wendt and Mike Hagerty (aka Hags) are saving him a seat on the couch to watch their beloved Bears.’
His family also requested for ‘privacy’ and additionally asked for fans ‘to be kind, to try and make one person’s life a little easier every day and to Bear Down. It’s what Pat would want, too.’
Soon after the news of his death broke, his former The Middle co-star Patricia Heaton shared a loving tribute on Instagram.
‘One of the finest and funniest human beings I know has left to be with Jesus,’ began the Hollywood veteran.
She added, ‘Pat Finn, whom most of you know as Bill Norwood on The Middle had been battling cancer the last few years. At the too-young age of 60, he leaves behind his sweetheart Donna and three children.’
Finn began his career in the entertainment company in the 90s and had a main role for eight episodes on The George Wendt Show which aired in 1995 (seen above far bottom right)
