Patricia Heaton — who performed the mother within the hit comedy present “The Center” — is paying tribute to her late co-star Pat Finn, after the devastating information of his passing.

As … “The Center” star Pat Finn died Monday after a protracted battle with most cancers. Patricia took to Instagram to put up a solemn assertion about Pat, stating that, “One of many most interesting and funniest human beings I do know has left to be with Jesus.”

She continues to say … “Pat Finn, whom most of as Invoice Norwood on The Center had been battling most cancers the previous couple of years. On the too-young age of 60, he leaves behind his sweetheart Donna and three youngsters.”

Heaton shares … “He was adored by all who knew him, and he leaves behind a legacy of affection, friendship, and great comedy.” Then mentions their 2023 film “Surprising“ the place Pat graced the movie with a “scene-stealing flip as a loopy psychiatrist.”

She ends her message with, “Our hearts are damaged, however as trustworthy Catholics, we all know we’ll see one another once more by way of God‘s mercy. Relaxation in peace pricey brother.”

Household sources instructed us Pat handed away Monday night at his house in Los Angeles, and he was surrounded by his household.

Pat got here up in Hollywood across the identical time as his good good friend Chris Farley. He and Chris attended Marquette College in 1987, performed rugby collectively there … and had been roommates in Chicago after they each joined the Second Metropolis comedy troupe.

He is most likely finest identified for his position on “The Center,” the place he performed Invoice Norwood from 2011 to 2018.

Different celebs like “Trendy Household” star Eric Stonestreet and Dane Prepare dinner paid tribute to the late actor … in addition to his daughter Cassidy, who wrote, “Dad … you had been and are a task mannequin and an inspiration to everybody you met. I attempted to think about a phrase to explain you, however no phrase might ever do it justice. You might be Pat Finn.”