Patricia Heaton — who played the mom in the hit comedy show “The Middle” — is paying tribute to her late co-star Pat Finn, after the devastating news of his passing.

As you know … “The Middle” star Pat Finn died Monday after a long battle with cancer. Patricia took to Instagram to post a solemn statement about Pat, stating that, “One of the finest and funniest human beings I know has left to be with Jesus.”

She continues to say … “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.”

Heaton shares … “He was adored by all who knew him, and he leaves behind a legacy of love, friendship, and wonderful comedy.” Then mentions their 2023 movie “Unexpected“ where Pat graced the film with a “scene-stealing turn as a crazy psychiatrist.”

She ends her message with, “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.”

Family sources told us Pat passed away Monday evening at his home in Los Angeles, and he was surrounded by his family.

Pat came up in Hollywood around the same time as his good friend Chris Farley. He and Chris attended Marquette University in 1987, played rugby together there … and were roommates in Chicago when they both joined the Second City comedy troupe.

He’s probably best known for his role on “The Middle,” where he played Bill Norwood from 2011 to 2018.

Other celebs like “Modern Family” star Eric Stonestreet and Dane Cook paid tribute to the late actor … as well as his daughter Cassidy, who wrote, “Dad … you were and are a role model and an inspiration to everyone you met. I tried to think of a word to describe you, but no word could ever do it justice. You are Pat Finn.”

Jen Shah is returning to social media, making her first appearance back on TikTok since her release from prison on December 10 —  touching on what life was like behind bars.

The former “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star is teaming up with “Shah Squad” member Murilo Bueno to dish out the details of her prison life for the past 33 months while she was incarcerated in Texas.

In the video, Shah and Bueno are using a trendy TikTok audio to describe a “prison bed time story” … alluding to what Jen’s life was like while mimicking a dramatic interaction with a fellow inmate.

So far, Jen hasn’t posted on her own TikTok or Instagram, but her appearance with Murilo seems to signal Jen’s return to the public eye … and hints that she may be slowly easing back into social media after months away.

As we reported … Jen is now under community confinement … meaning she’ll spend her time either in home confinement or at a halfway house as she continues serving her sentence.

Jen’s legal troubles stem from her 2022 guilty plea to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a telemarketing scheme that targeted elderly victims. She received 6.5 years in federal prison plus five years of supervised release.

Beloved dog influencer Raffie – from the famed TikTok account “bundleofbullies” – has suddenly passed away from a heart attack … according to his owner who was on vacation at the time of his passing.

The account’s owner Maren announced the news on TikTok, saying she is away in Austria and got the call from the doggie daycare Raffie and his siblings were staying at … and they told her in the midst of a fight with another dog, Raffie dropped dead from a heart attack.

Maren struggles to catch her breath as she says, “I never imagined that I would have to make this video” and says her other dog Pickles wanted to “attack Raffie” … leading to Raffie’s death.

She shares that the owner of the daycare immediately started CPR on Raffie, but Pickles wanted to “attack further” so Raffie’s best friend Oden stepped in to protect him – almost dying himself, but luckily was rushed to the vet and survived the incident.

Incidentally, Maren says they eventually managed to get Pickles away, but Raffie was already dead. Full of tears, Maren calls Raffie her “best friend” saying she misses him so much and “cannot live without him.”

She goes on to say, “Let’s be clear, they never do anything like that when they’re with me” and reveals that she will be on the next flight home to be with Raffie – who is currently waiting for her at a funeral home.