Patricia Heaton is mourning the loss of her late “The Middle” co-star, Pat Finn.
The 67-year-old actress took to Instagram on Thursday to remember Finn with a touching tribute after he died following a battle with cancer. He was 60.
“One of the finest and funniest human beings I know has left to be with Jesus,” Heaton began. “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,” she added alongside a series of sweet snaps of the late actor. “He was adored by all who knew him, and he leaves behind a legacy of love, friendship, and wonderful comedy.”
“The Middle” aired for nine seasons on ABC from its premiere in September 2009 until its finale in May 2018.
Starring Heaton and Neil Flynn as parents Frankie and Mike, the popular sitcom followed the middle-class Hecks family as they navigated their lives in the fictional town of Orson, Indiana.
Finn joined the show as a series regular during its second season in 2011, and remained until its conclusion seven years later.
“He graced our movie ‘Unexpected’ with a scene-stealing turn as a crazy psychiatrist,” Heaton continued her emotional post. “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,” the “Everybody Loves Raymond” alum concluded.
Finn, who also starred in hit sitcoms like “Friends” and “Seinfeld,” passed away on the night of Dec. 22. His rep confirmed the news in a statement to The Post.
“It is with profound sadness and grief that the Finn family announces the passing of beloved comedic actor, Pat Finn,” they shared. “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 sitcom star’s family – including his wife of 35 years, Donna, and their three kids, Cassidy, Caitlin and Ryan – were said to be by his side.
Finn’s loved ones later paid tribute to the “That ’70s Show” alum in a lengthy and emotional message of their own.
“After a beautiful life filled with laughter, love, family, and friends, we share the heartbreaking news of the death of Pat Finn,” they said in a statement to People on Wednesday.
“We know heaven is going to have quite the party with Pat Finn‘s arrival,” they continued. “His life and legacy will be carried on through his beautiful family and the thousands of friends and family that he impacted.”
One of Finn’s first roles was as Dan Coleman in “The George Wendt Show,” although the CBS sitcom was canceled in 1995 after just six episodes.
He went on to appear in “Murphy Brown” and “The Drew Carey Show” before playing Joe Mayo on “Seinfeld” in 1998 and then Dr. Roger in two episodes of “Friends” in 2000.
A few of Finn’s other TV credits were “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,” “House” and “The Goldbergs.”
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