He had just posted on Instagram. He was happy. He was working. He had big plans. And then on a quiet Sunday morning in Beverly Hills, Patrick Muldoon was gone. He was 57.
What Happened on Sunday Morning
Patrick Muldoon went to take a shower Sunday morning after drinking coffee with his girlfriend in their Beverly Hills home. His girlfriend decided to check on him after he was taking too long and found him unconscious on the bathroom floor. Paramedics rushed over and tried to revive Patrick but there was nothing anyone could do. Newshubon
Muldoon died Sunday morning of a heart attack according to Deadline. His manager confirmed the news to Variety. The Pop Insider
There were no warning signs. No illness. No goodbye. Just a normal Sunday morning that turned into the worst kind of news.
Who Was Patrick Muldoon
For millions of fans who grew up watching American television in the 1990s, Patrick Muldoon was a familiar and beloved face.
Muldoon originated the role of Austin Reed on Days of Our Lives, which he played from 1992 to 1995 and again from 2011 to 2012. He also recurred on Melrose Place as the villainous Richard Hart and starred in the 1997 cult film Starship Troopers directed by Paul Verhoeven. GlobleInsight
Patrick launched his acting career while still in college, landing the role of Matt in the 1990 sitcom Who's The Boss. After graduation he had a recurring role as Jeffrey Hunter in Saved By The Bell. Newshubon
He was not just a familiar face. He was a genuinely warm person who everyone who worked with him remembers the same way.
"Patrick is a one in a million. His full-bore enthusiasm was infectious. He was the guy you want in your corner."
His Final Days: Happy, Working and Full of Life
This is the part that makes his death hit hardest.
Just days before his passing, Muldoon shared a laid-back feel-good clip of himself playing guitar and soaking up time with loved ones over Easter weekend. He looked relaxed, happy and totally in his element. The kind of post that felt more like a glimpse into a carefree Sunday than a goodbye. Regal
Just two days ago Muldoon posted on Instagram that he was so excited to be a part of the amazing project Kockroach directed by Matt Ross starring Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton, Zazie Beetz and Alec Baldwin. The production is currently filming in Australia. Dailymagazineinfo
He was not slowing down. He was speeding up. And that is exactly what makes this loss so shocking to everyone who loved him.
The Hollywood Community Reacts
The tributes started coming in within hours of the news breaking.
His Days of Our Lives co-star Alison Sweeney said this is such heartbreaking news. She said Pat was a rare kind of person, brilliantly talented, endlessly kind, and generous in spirit. She said she was so lucky to have worked with him when she first started at Days and that he made her feel at ease right away. He brought his unique charm and humor to work every day. Dailymagazineinfo
One colleague wrote that Patrick was a one in a million. Those who know him understand what that means. His full-bore enthusiasm was infectious. He was the guy you want in your corner, on your team. Many belly laughs and creative times. GlobleInsight
When colleagues talk about someone like that, you know exactly what kind of person the world just lost.
His Life, Career and Legacy
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Full Name | Patrick Muldoon |
Age at Death | 57 |
Cause of Death | Sudden Heart Attack |
Where | Beverly Hills Home |
Born | San Pedro California |
Education | University of Southern California |
Known For | Days of Our Lives, Melrose Place, Starship Troopers |
Last Project | Kockroach with Chris Hemsworth |
His credits as a producer included The Tribes of Palos Verdes, Arkansas, Marlowe and The Dreadful. He was set to produce the upcoming movie Kockroach starring Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton, Zazie Beetz and Alec Baldwin. The Pop Insider
His latest acting role was in Dirty Hands, a new crime thriller with Denise Richards and Michael Beach. The film is slated to be released later this month. Dailymagazineinfo
He was more active than ever. More excited than ever. And now more missed than words can say.
Who He Leaves Behind
Muldoon is survived by his partner Miriam Rothbart, his parents Deanna and Patrick Muldoon Sr., his sister and brother-in-law Shana and Ahmet Zappa, and their children, his beloved niece Halo and nephew Arrow Zappa. GlobleInsight
A partner. Parents. A sister. A family that woke up Sunday morning the same way everyone else did and ended the day changed forever.
Conclusion: A Light Gone Too Soon
Patrick Muldoon spent over three decades making people feel something. Joy watching Days of Our Lives. Thrills watching Starship Troopers. Intrigue watching Melrose Place. And in his final days, pure warmth through a simple Instagram video of a man playing guitar and living his life.
He was 57. He had movies releasing. He had projects in the pipeline. He had people who loved him deeply.
"He was a bright light. Sad to lose him so soon."
Rest in peace Patrick Muldoon. The screen feels a little quieter today.
