Pat Finn (Bill Norwood) 1965 - 2025 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 12-24-2025, 09:42 AM

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.liv...edian-dies.amp

Pat Finn, an actor and comedian well-known for roles on several hit television shows, has died. He was 60 years old, the entertainer's family announced in a release.

Finn had recurring roles on "Murphy Brown," "3rd Rock from the Sun" and "Ed." He played the character Bill Norwood on the ABC sitcom "The Middle" from 2010 to 2018, and also gained popularity for his role as Dr. Roger on "Friends" and Joe Mayo on "Seinfeld."

Pat Finn grew up in Wilmette, Illinois and graduated from Marquette University. He went on to study and perform at Second City and iO Theater, and also toured with the Second City Touring Company and iO comedy troupe, "Beer Shark Mice," according to IMDb.com.

Finn also was an adjunct professor and taught Improv for Strategic Communication at University of Colorado, where his daughters graduated, and Marquette, where his son graduated.

In 2022, the actor battled bladder cancer and went into remission, but the cancer returned and metastasized. He was a warrior in every sense of the word, a release from Connected Communications, LLC noted.

Finn is survived by his wife Donna, and their children, Cassidy, Caitlin and Ryan, his parents, Leo and Betty, and siblings Michelle (Henry), Tracy (Judy), Tom (Debbie), Kevin (Francie) and Katie (Matt).

Dude111 · 12-24-2025, 12:42 PM

Very sad

JamesG · 12-26-2025, 09:44 PM

Patricia Heaton Remembers Pat Finn: “Our Hearts Are Broken”
by Denise Petski
December 25, 2025

Patricia Heaton, who portrayed Frankie Heck on "The Middle", is remembering her late co-star Pat Finn, who died earlier this week in Los Angeles.

“One of the finest and funniest human beings I know has left to be with Jesus,” she wrote on her Instagram. “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. He was adored by all who knew him, and he leaves behind a legacy of love, friendship, and wonderful comedy.

He graced our movie “Unexpected“ with a scene-stealing turn as a crazy psychiatrist. 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. #patfinn #restinpeace #love.”

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Hawkee · 12-27-2025, 03:08 AM

Is this the same Pat Finn that was a game show host? Because I never knew that there was another Pat Finn

JamesG · 12-27-2025, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkee

Is this the same Pat Finn that was a game show host? Because I never knew that there was another Pat Finn

Different people. The other Pat Finn is still alive.

12-24-2025, 09:42 AM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,338	Pat Finn (Bill Norwood) 1965 - 2025 https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.liv...edian-dies.amp Pat Finn, an actor and comedian well-known for roles on several hit television shows, has died. He was 60 years old, the entertainer's family announced in a release. Finn had recurring roles on "Murphy Brown," "3rd Rock from the Sun" and "Ed." He played the character Bill Norwood on the ABC sitcom "The Middle" from 2010 to 2018, and also gained popularity for his role as Dr. Roger on "Friends" and Joe Mayo on "Seinfeld." Pat Finn grew up in Wilmette, Illinois and graduated from Marquette University. He went on to study and perform at Second City and iO Theater, and also toured with the Second City Touring Company and iO comedy troupe, "Beer Shark Mice," according to IMDb.com. Finn also was an adjunct professor and taught Improv for Strategic Communication at University of Colorado, where his daughters graduated, and Marquette, where his son graduated. In 2022, the actor battled bladder cancer and went into remission, but the cancer returned and metastasized. He was a warrior in every sense of the word, a release from Connected Communications, LLC noted. Finn is survived by his wife Donna, and their children, Cassidy, Caitlin and Ryan, his parents, Leo and Betty, and siblings Michelle (Henry), Tracy (Judy), Tom (Debbie), Kevin (Francie) and Katie (Matt).

12-27-2025, 03:08 AM	#4
Hawkee Michael Fassbender Fanatic Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10,736	Is this the same Pat Finn that was a game show host? Because I never knew that there was another Pat Finn
	__________________ Hawkee and Aguilar, Hoping to be a great team

12-24-2025, 12:42 PM	#2
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,427	Very sad

12-26-2025, 09:44 PM	#3
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,966	*Patricia Heaton Remembers Pat Finn: “Our Hearts Are Broken”* by Denise Petski December 25, 2025 Patricia Heaton, who portrayed Frankie Heck on "The Middle", is remembering her late co-star Pat Finn, who died earlier this week in Los Angeles. “One of the finest and funniest human beings I know has left to be with Jesus,” she wrote on her Instagram. “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. He was adored by all who knew him, and he leaves behind a legacy of love, friendship, and wonderful comedy. He graced our movie “Unexpected“ with a scene-stealing turn as a crazy psychiatrist. 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. #patfinn #restinpeace #love.” https://deadline.com/2025/12/patrici...ad-1236656879/