Patrick Muldoon Dies at 57: Melrose Place and Days of Our Lives Star Passes Away
- Je-Ree
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The entertainment industry is mourning the loss of a television and film staple following the sudden passing of Patrick Muldoon. The veteran actor and producer was found dead on Sunday April 19, 2026 at his residence in Beverly Hills California. Known for his charismatic presence on screen and his athletic background at the University of Southern California Muldoon carved out a significant legacy across daytime soaps and prime time dramas.
Details Surrounding the Death of Patrick Muldoon
According to reports confirmed by family members the actor died from an apparent heart attack. His sister Shana Muldoon Zappa provided details regarding his final hours noting that he had spent the morning drinking coffee with his girlfriend Miriam Rothbart. After entering the bathroom to prepare for the day Muldoon remained inside for an extended period of time. Upon checking on him Rothbart discovered him unconscious. Emergency responders arrived at the scene but were unable to revive him. He was 57 years old.
A Career Defined by Iconic Roles
Muldoon first rose to national prominence in 1992 when he became the first actor to portray Austin Reed on the long running NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives. His performance earned him a Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Male Newcomer. He later moved into prime time television where he portrayed the villainous Richard Hart on the hit series Melrose Place.
In addition to his television success Muldoon was a notable presence in film. He played the role of Zander Barcalow in the 1997 science fiction cult classic Starship Troopers directed by Paul Verhoeven. Early in his career he also appeared on Saved by the Bell as Jeffrey Hunter the manager at The Max.
In recent years Muldoon shifted his focus toward production while maintaining his acting schedule. He was an executive producer on the upcoming project Kockroach which features a high profile cast including Chris Hemsworth and Taron Egerton. His final completed film Dirty Hands is slated for a domestic theatrical release later this week. Beyond Hollywood Muldoon was an avid musician and served as the lead singer for the rock band The Sleeping Masses.
Muldoon is survived by his partner Miriam Rothbart his parents and his sister Shana. Our thoughts are with his loved ones.