‘Modern Family’ Star Shares Emotional Tribute After Passing of Beloved ‘Good Guy’

“Modern Family” star Eric Stonestreet penned a heartfelt tribute to Pat Finn, remembering him as a wonderful person and sharing just how much he had meant to him. 

Finn’s death was reported on December 24. He died from bladder cancer and was 60. “He was the kindest, most joyful person in any room, and was surrounded by his incredibly close and loving family and friends,” a statement about his death reads, Entertainment Weekly reports. 

Eric Stonestreet Shares His Heartbreak

Stonestreet shared his tribute to Finn on X. “Everyone’s favorite guy @thatPatFinn sadly passed away this week. To say Pat was beloved is a gross understatement. No ONE and I mean NO ONE jumped quicker and more head first into a bit with you than Pat Finn,” he wrote. “He was the definition of what an improviser is and also the definition of what a good guy is. Please keep his entire family and all of his close pals in your thoughts.”

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Fans showed their support for the actor in the post’s comments. “Rest in peace. Blessings to his family,” a comment reads. “He was such a funny actor. Loved him in everything he did. I’m sorry for the loss of your friend,” another fan shared. 

Other reactions include, “Wow, I hadn’t heard!  He was awesome…prayers up for him, his family and friends,” and “I loved The Middle, and he was excellent in it, he’s probably in the best scene of the entire show…He seemed like a great guy.” 

Remembering Pat Finn

Finn was an actor and comedian whose portfolio of work included appearances on “The Middle,” “Friends,” and “Murphy Brown.” He was loved by many, including fans and celebrities who knew him. 

Finn is survived by his wife, Donna, and their children, Cassidy, Caitlin, and Ryan. A GoFundMe fundraiser, titled “Help the Finn Family Through Pat’s Fight,” with the beneficiary listed as Donna Finn, was created to help support the family with the costs incurred from Finn’s battle with cancer. 

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“The Finn family, cherished friends of so many of us, are truly in a tough spot. Pat has been battling cancer on and off for the better part of three years,” the statement reads. “Throughout the grueling and painful process that is Pat’s fight against this insidious disease, the family has been a rock of support for each other. Pat, Donna, Cassidy, Caitlin, and Ryan have demonstrated enormous strength every day, supporting each other as Pat’s fight has become more complicated, challenging, and physically difficult. As friends, we all continue to offer our help, and it’s now time to expand that support into fundraising.”

The initial goal is listed at $230,000, and at the time of publication, the fund has raised over $188,000 with 369 people showing their support. 

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