Pat Finn, a veteran comedy actor known ⁣for‍ playing the Heck family’s friendly neighbor ⁣Bill Norwood on “The Middle,” died Monday, reportedly following ‍a three-year battle with cancer. He⁣ was 60.

“After a ⁣stunning life filled with laughter, love, family, and friends, ⁤we share the ⁤heartbreaking ⁢news of ‍the‍ death ⁣of Pat Finn,” Finn’s family said in⁣ a statement to multiple outlets.Finn’s manager, Andrea Pett-Joseph, who described the ⁣actor as “the kindest, most joyful person ⁤in ⁣any room,” told Deadline that⁢ he died surrounded‌ by his‍ family and friends. His⁤ death was first reported by TMZ.

Finn⁣ broke into show business ‌in the 1990s, appearing⁣ in various sitcoms. His⁢ first major role was ⁣on “The