“The Middle” actor Pat Finn’s cause of death has been revealed, two weeks after he died at age 60.
Finn passed away on Dec. 22 of bladder cancer, according to his official death certificate, obtained by TMZ.
The document states that Finn had a cancerous tumor in his bladder for years.
Additionally, the doc noted that Finn died at his home in Los Angeles and that no autopsy was performed.
Pat Finn at the “Diamond in the Rough” premiere in LA in June 2022. Getty Images for Creator+Finn’s rep confirmed his death in a statement to The Post last month.
“It is with profound sadness and grief that the Finn family announces the passing of beloved comedic actor Pat Finn,” the rep said.
“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 statement added.
Pat Finn attends ABC’s “The Middle” 200th episode celebration in West Hollywood in October 2017. FilmMagic
Jen Ray and Pat Finn in “The Middle.” ©ABC/Courtesy Everett CollectionA GoFundMe page was set up for Finn’s loved ones a month before his death to help the family afford “medical treatments, alternative therapies, and residual financial demands.”
“This devastating loss has been a gut-punch for all of us, but especially so for the Finn family, cherished friends of so many of us,” reads the fund-raising page, updated since his death. “They remain in a truly tough spot. Throughout the grueling and painful process that was Pat’s fight against this insidious disease, the family has been a rock of support for each other.”
The page had brought in over $195,000 as of Thursday afternoon.
Pat Finn’s GoFundMe page. GoFundMe
Pat Finn on “Celebrity Family Feud” in 2021. ABC via Getty ImagesFinn most notably played Bill Norwood on 23 episodes of “The Middle,” from 2011 to 2018.
His co-star Patricia Heaton reacted to Finn’s death in a heartfelt Instagram tribute where she called him “one of the finest and funniest human beings I know.”
“He was adored by all who knew him, and he leaves behind a legacy of love, friendship, and wonderful comedy,” Heaton added. “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.”
Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher, Neil Flynn, Patricia Heaton and Pat Finn in “The Middle.” Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images
Pat Finn and Neil Flynn in “The Middle.” ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection
Pat Finn, Courteney Cox and Matt LeBlanc in “Friends.” NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesFinn portrayed Joe Mayo on “Seinfeld” in 1998, and on “Friends” he played Dr. Roger, boyfriend to Courteney Cox’s Monica, in two episodes in 2000.
His other TV credits include “The George Wendt Show,” “Murphy Brown,” “The Drew Carey Show,” “That ’70s Show,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “House” and “The Goldbergs.”
Pat Finn on “The George Wendt Show.” ©Touchstone Television/Courtesy Everett Collection
Pat Finn and actress Mim Drew attend the TeenNick HALO Awards in November 2012. Getty ImagesFinn is survived by his wife, Donna, whom he married in 1990, and their children, Cassidy, Caitlin and Ryan.
Cassidy paid tribute to her dad in a Dec. 24 Instagram post, saying he was “a role model and an inspiration to everyone you met.”
“I’ve never met a single person who had a bad thing to say about my dad,” she said. “I feel like the luckiest person in the world that I got to call you my dad.”
