The Pitt star Patrick Ball feared he would 'die' with student loan debt Actor Patrick Ball has revealed landing a starring role in medical drama The Pitt helped him pay off $80,000 of student loans after previously worrying he was going to "die" with the debt. 9 April 2026 Patrick Ball feared he was going to "die" in debt before his role in The Pitt helped him pay off $80,000 of student loans.