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Actor and producer Patrick Muldoon died at 57 in Beverly Hills on April 19; a death certificate reviewed by People confirms the cause of death as a myocardial infarction (heart attack), with pulmonary embolism and hereditary coagulopathy contributing. Muldoon, known for Days of Our Lives and Melrose Place, also produced projects including the crime comedy Riff Raff, and was cremated after his passing.
Patrick Muldoon, known for Melrose Place and Days of Our Lives, died April 19 in Beverly Hills after a myocardial infarction; a death certificate lists pulmonary embolism and hereditary coagulopathy as underlying factors, and his remains were cremated April 28. He is survived by his partner Miriam Rothbart, his parents, sister Shana Muldoon-Zappa, and other relatives; the news was confirmed by his manager to Variety.
Denise Richards posted an emotional Instagram tribute after Patrick Muldoon’s death at 57 from a heart attack, reflecting their nearly five-year romance and lifelong friendship since meeting on Starship Troopers. She called him her best friend and family, shared memories and a montage set to Bread’s Everything I Own, and noted his kindness and loyalty. Muldoon, known for Days of Our Lives and Melrose Place, stars in the upcoming crime thriller Dirty Hands with Richards.
Patrick Muldoon, known for Days of Our Lives (as Austin Reed), Melrose Place, and Starship Troopers, died at 57 with a representative confirming the death to ABC News. Tributes poured in from co-stars, noting his talent and kindness. Muldoon had nearly 100 acting credits and was promoting a new film, Kockroach, days before his passing.
Patrick Muldoon, the actor best known for Days of Our Lives, Melrose Place and Starship Troopers, has died at 57, reportedly after a heart attack, per his manager. Muldoon originated the role of Austin Reed on Days of Our Lives and later appeared on Melrose Place while building a producing career on films such as Riff Raff, Marlowe, The Card Counter and The Comeback Trail.
Patrick Muldoon, the actor best known for Starship Troopers and for Days of Our Lives, died at 57 from a heart attack at his Beverly Hills home, his girlfriend reported to TMZ. Over four decades, he played a string of heartthrobs and cad characters on film and television, including Austin Reed on Days of Our Lives and Zander Barcalow in Starship Troopers. Born in San Pedro, California, Muldoon attended Loyola High School and USC and also did modeling early in his career.
Patrick Muldoon, the actor known for Days of Our Lives and Melrose Place, died at 57 from a sudden heart attack at his Beverly Hills home. Found unconscious by his partner Miriam Rothbart, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Muldoon was an active producer—set to work on the film Kockroach—and is survived by his partner, his parents, and his sister and niece.
Patrick Muldoon, the actor best known for Melrose Place and Starship Troopers, died at 57 from a heart attack on April 19, with Deadline reporting the death and his manager confirming to Variety. Born in San Pedro, California, he studied at USC and appeared on Saved by the Bell, Days of Our Lives (1992–1995, 2011–2012), and Melrose Place, later starring in Starship Troopers (1997). He also fronted the Sleeping Masses and produced multiple projects, including The Tribes of Palos Verdes, Arkansas, Marlowe, The Card Counter, The Dreadful, and Riff Raff; his latest film Dirty Hands is slated for release, and he was executive producing Kockroach, starring Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton, and Zazie Beetz. Muldoon spoke of choosing roles by the inner questions they present, and his passing is a notable loss for 90s–00s era pop culture.
Patrick Muldoon, 57, the Days of Our Lives and Melrose Place star, died at his Beverly Hills home after suffering a heart attack on Sunday morning; his girlfriend found him unconscious after he went to take a shower, and paramedics failed to revive him. The USC alumnus was known for Austin Reed on Days of Our Lives and Richard Hart on Melrose Place, and appeared in Starship Troopers, with recent work including a crime thriller project and an Instagram post about it; he is survived by his partner Miriam Rothbart and his family.
Patrick Muldoon, who originated the role of Austin Reed on Days of Our Lives and later appeared on Melrose Place, died at 57; his career also included a recurring role on Saved by the Bell and various film projects.
Patrick Muldoon, the actor best known for Days of Our Lives, Melrose Place, and the film Starship Troopers, died at 57 after a heart attack on April 19, 2026. A USC alum and former football player, Muldoon also produced multiple features and remained active in film and television throughout his career, remembered by friends for his generosity and vibrant presence.
Ryan Gosling, who grew up watching Days of Our Lives and praised Deidre Hall’s Marlena Evans as an “OG acting inspiration,” accepted Hall’s invitation to visit the show’s set. There’s no filming schedule yet, and the show streams on Peacock while Gosling promotes Project Hail Mary.
Maria O’Brien, a film and television actress and longtime acting coach on daytime dramas including Days of Our Lives, has died at 75. The daughter of Oscar-winner Edmund O’Brien and Olga San Juan, she appeared in films such as Smile and The Incredible Shrinking Woman, and in Protocol (1984). She coached DOOL for 15 years until retiring in 2022, testified before Congress about Alzheimer’s and helped secure government funding for Alzheimer's research, and is survived by three children.
Maria O'Brien, an actress known for Protocol and Matlock and a longtime acting coach on Days of Our Lives for 15 years, died on Feb. 24 at age 75. Born in Los Angeles in 1950 to Oscar-winning actor Edmond O'Brien and Olga San Juan, she began her screen career in 1963 on Sam Benedict and appeared in films including Protocol (1984), Smile, and The Incredible Shrinking Woman, as well as TV series such as Viva Valdez, The Love Boat, and L.A. Law. She also coached on Sunset Beach and Passions, won a Drama-Logue Award for The Maids, and testified before Congress in 1983 about Alzheimer’s after her father’s diagnosis. She is survived by her brother and three children.
Maria O’Brien, a veteran actress and longtime acting coach on Days of Our Lives, died Feb. 24 at age 75. A Los Angeles native and daughter of actor Edmund O’Brien, she appeared in films like Smile (1975) and Protocol (1984), guest‑stared on TV hits including Murder, She Wrote and CHiPs, and coached Days of Our Lives actors for 15 years until retiring in 2022, while also advocating for Alzheimer's research and being survived by three children.