Actor Patrick Muldoon, whose career spanned decades in television and film, died suddenly on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the age of 57.
His death was attributed to a heart attack suffered at his Beverly Hills home. Muldoon was widely recognized for his roles in the daytime drama 'Days of Our Lives,' the primetime series 'Melrose Place,' and the science fiction film 'Starship Troopers.'
"Patrick Muldoon, an actor who starred in 'Days of Our Lives' and 'Melrose Place,' died on Sunday, his manager confirmed to Variety."
The actor and producer was found unconscious on his bathroom floor by his girlfriend, Miriam Rothbart, after taking a shower. Paramedics were called to the scene but were unable to revive him, according to reports from his sister, Shana Muldoon-Zappa.
Muldoon's breakthrough came with his portrayal of Austin Reed on 'Days of Our Lives,' a role he originated from 1992 to 1995 and later reprised from 2011 to 2012. He also played Zander Barcalow in the 1997 film 'Starship Troopers' and was known for his role as villain Richard Hart on 'Melrose Place.' His ex-girlfriend, Denise Richards, with whom he remained close, featured him in her reality show and collaborated on a music video.
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Muldoon's final public appearance was at the '2026 Saturn Awards' in March. He had also teased a potential return to 'Days of Our Lives' in a video shared on Peacock's Instagram page last year.
Born in San Pedro, California, Muldoon attended the University of Southern California, where he was a drama student and a scholarship athlete for the Trojans football team. His latest acting role was in the crime thriller 'Dirty Hands,' co-starring Denise Richards and Michael Beach, slated for release later this year. Friends and colleagues have remembered him as "endlessly generous — with his poetry, his humor, and his unmistakable presence," describing him as "stylish, charismatic, and full of life."
